What to do on your Holidays in Paignton

There are plenty of activities, facilities and places of interest are all within a short walk or drive from Goodrington Lodge. With so much to see & do, your stay will be as energetic or as relaxing as you want it to be.

Whether you want coastal walks, shopping centres, amusements, beaches or sailing you will find it right here on The English Riviera.

Swimming and beaches
Many nearby, Torquay and Paignton are just two of some of the best in the West Country.

Fishing
Plenty of opportunities, both sea and freshwater in nearby Stoke Gabriel, Totnes and up river in the Dart on Dartmoor.

Watersports
Swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, jet ski & more.

Walking
Miles of walks including the South West Coastal Path, Dartmoor and river walks.

Exploring
Try wandering around Paignton and Torquay harboursides, the shops of Paignton and Torquay's Fleet Walk shopping precinct, the Pavilion and much much more.

Golf
There are many golf courses around the area.

Nightlife
Torbay and its environs also offers a rich diversity of places to eat out, theme bars and Nightclubs to suit all tastes.

Further afield
You can ramble across the wilds of Dartmoor National Park, see the Dartmoor Ponies, and the beautiful Widdecombe in the Moor.

Totnes is an Elizabethan river town with an ancient castle. The beauty of Dartington Hall with it's glorious gardens and world famous arts and music activities makes this an essential place to visit.

Local Area

Places to visit