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Santana Holiday Apartments in Paignton, Devon

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Activities

Activities, useful websites, restaurants, nightlife and Devon National Trust sites. Most with links.

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EVENTS IN TORBAY 2010

Agreed Event Dates for 2010

21 March Sport Relief - TO BE CONFIRMED Torquay Boys Grammar School

Friday 2 - Monday 5 April
Team Fantastique Continental Market Princess Gardens

Friday 2 - Sunday 18 April Anderton & Rowland Fair Paignton Green

Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 April Sleuths: English Riviera Festival of Crime and Thriller Writing Various

23 - 25 April Young Farmers Conference Riviera International Conference Centre

Friday 30 April - Sunday 2 May BMAD Festival Paignton Green + Promenade
Wednesday nights from 2 June - 29 September. No Bike night 9 June & 28 July Additional night Thursday 29 July. Paignton Bike Night + Festival Paignton Green + Promenade

Friday 30 April & Saturday 1 May Craft & Food Market Union Square Torquay

Friday 30 April - Monday 3 May Brixham Pirate and Shanty Festival Brixham Harbourside and Town

Sunday 16 May 5k Race for Life
One race at 11.00am Clennon Valley, Paignton

Sunday 16 May Army Cadet Force 150 Anniversary parade Lymington Road Coach Station to Princess Gardens

Saturday 22 May Bollywood + Curry night - TO BE CONFIRMED Torre Abbey Meadows

Friday 28 - Monday 31 May ORDA Powerboat Racing + parade on Saturday Torquay Harbour + Tor-bay

Saturday 29 - Monday 31 May Team Fantastique Continental Market Princess Gardens

Saturday 29 May - Saturday 5 June Brixham Heritage Festival Brixham

Monday 31 May - Sunday 6 June English Riviera Geopark Festival Various

Friday 4 & Saturday 5 June Occombe Farm Beer Festival Occombe Farm

Saturday 5 June Big Midnight Walk Torbay Leisure Centre to Palace Hotel Torquay & Return

Tuesday 8 - Thursday 10 June Plant & Waste Recycling Show Paignton North & Middle Greens + North promenade.

Friday 11 - Sunday 13 June Pride Torbay Torre Abbey Meadows + Various venues

Wednesday 16 June Babbacombe Fayre - Rotary Club of Babbacombe & St Marychurch Babbacombe Downs

Saturday19 June Armed Forces Day & Sea Picnic Babbacombe Downs
Sunday 20 June Sea Picnic Ansteys Cove

Thursday 17 - Sunday 20 June Various events in the marquee: jazz, Bavarian beer festival, Fish & Chip day. (Part of Babbacombe Festival) Babbacombe Downs

Sunday 20 - Sunday 27 June English Riviera Open Bowls Tournament Abbey Park, Victoria, Kings and Torquay Bowling Greens

Sunday 4 July Tormohun Rotary Event, Stalls, Music Torquay Recreation Ground

Sunday 4 July Kick Start Fun Motor Rally to Kingsbridge and return Paignton North Green & North Promenade

Friday 9 & Saturday 10 July Brixham Hap'nin St Mary's Park Brixham

Sunday 11 July Preston Community Partnership Picnic Preston Green


Sunday 11 July Devon Air Ambulance Trust Ride out Paignton North Green + North Promenade

Sunday 18 July Preston Rotary Fun Day Paignton North Green

Sunday 18 July Pedal Car Grand Prix - Rotary Club of Babbacombe & St Marychurch Torre Abbey Meadows


Saturday 31 July Rowcroft Hospice (Olympics) Torre Abbey Meadows

Saturday 31 July Friends of St Mary's Park St Mary's Park

Saturday 31 July Marldon Apple Pie Fair Marldon

Saturday 31 July Torbay Carnival Paignton North & Middle Green's + Promenade.

Sunday 1 - Saturday 7 August Torbay Open Tennis Tournament Torquay Tennis Club
Abbey Park Tennis Courts
Oldway Tennis Courts

Friday 6-Sunday 8 August Torbay Steam Fair Brixham Road

Saturday 7 - Sunday 15 August Paignton Regatta Paignton Greens + various other venues

Tuesday 10 August Fireworks Paignton Regatta Paignton Greens

Thursday 12 - Monday 30 August Anderton & Rowland Fair Torre Abbey Meadows

Tuesday 17 - Friday 20 August Children's Festival Paignton North Green

Monday 16 - Friday 20 August Brixham Regatta Fair Furzeham Green TO BE CONFIRMED

Friday 20 August Fireworks - Brixham Regatta Furzeham Green TO BE CONFIRMED

Friday 20 - Wednesday 25 August Torbay Week Bay

Saturday 21 - Monday 23 August Tor Bay Week (Paignton Sailing Club) Tor Bay - Paignton South Green + slipway

Friday 27 - Monday 30 August Team Fantastique Continental Market Princess Gardens

Saturday 21 - Wednesday 25 August Torbay Royal Regatta Hollicombe, Corbyn Headland, Torre Abbey Meadows, Tor Bay.

Monday 23 August Fireworks - Torbay Royal Regatta Hollicombe, Corbyn Headland, Torre Abbey Meadows, Tor Bay.

Wednesday 25 August Red Arrows - Torbay Royal Regatta Hollicombe, Corbyn Headland, Torre Abbey Meadows, Tor Bay.

September Shiphay Park Friends Group - Party in the Park To BE CONFIRMED Shiphay Park

Sunday 12 - Sunday 19 September Agatha Christie Festival Various

Thursday 21 - Monday 25 October Torbay Poetry Festival Various

Local noted restaurants

Biancos Ristorante Italiano

A good Italian close to the town centre. Caters for all tastes with a good atmosphere...

Address
38 Torwood Street
Torquay
Devon
Telephone
01803 293 430

Biancos Ristorante Italiano
Balti Garden

No list would complete without an Indian restaurant. There are many to choose from of course. We always choose the Balti garden, if for no reason than the food is good and the price is reasonable. The staff are friendly as well.

Address
Abbey Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 5NF
Telephone
01803 290087


Balti Garden
Bickley Mill Inn

Just off the beaten track, down a hidden valley lies a secret - The Bickley Mill! This beautiful, family run freehouse is set in the quaint village of Stoneycombe, South Devon and is a lovely place to visit throughout all seasons.

www.bickleymill.co.uk

Bickley Mill Inn
The Orange Tree

Off the high street, this is a restaurant frequented by people who have respect for the establishment in which they are dining. Simon and Tony work with you as their guests, including specific dietary requirements, especially Coeliac....


Address
14 Parkhill Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 2AL
Telephone
01803 213936

The Orange Tree
Yum Sing

These restaurants seldom vary in their cuisine, but frequently vary in their quality of food and service. The restaurant is a good size, an extensive menu and is well laid out. There is a large car park....

www.yum-sing.co.uk

Yum Sing
No. 7 Fish Bistro

This small family-run bistro just up from the harbour is awash with the fruits of the sea. Cream walls are decorated with fishy plaques, prints and posters, while tables, with attractive navy and cream thick plastics covers, are set on polished-wood ...

www.no7-fish.com

No. 7 Fish Bistro
Hanburys Award Winning Fish and Chips

South West fish and chip shop of the year, 1988,1993,1997,1992 and regional finalist in 2002. What more could we say. We always get our take away here or eat in! Excellent!...

Address
Princes Street
Babbacombe
Devon
Telephone
01803 329928
Hanburys Award Winning Fish and Chips
Marstan Restaurant

Welcome to the Crystal Room - the most stunning room in the hotel. In the morning the sun lit room becomes a magical setting for the perfect breakfast. You are greeted by friendly staff, who will escort you to a table set for royalty.

www.marstanhotel.co.uk

Marstan Restaurant
The Orchid

What can you say about a Restaurant that has 3 AA Rosettes!. This is one of only eight "3 AA Rosetted" Restaurants in Devon and Cornwall. The Orchid is a 26 cover air conditioned restaurant, with stunning views over the bay.

www.orchidtorquay.co.uk

The Orchid
Ocean Brasserie

Justyna Fanous, General Manageress and Neil Fanous, Head Chef, are the proprietors of one of Torquay's most prestigious restaurants. We aim to provide delicious food and a personal, friendly service in a relaxing and pleasant environment....

www.oceanbrasserie.co.uk

Ocean Brasserie
Aztec Bistro & Bar

Open 7 days a week, the Aztec Bistro & Bar at TLH Leisure Resort offers fresh contemporary cuisine in stylish surroundings. Serving a range of hot and cold drinks, snacks and pastries throughout the day, this is a great spot to meet up with friends ...

www.tlh.co.uk/hotels/food-drink

Some of the local nightlife

Play noght club in Torquay
One of Torquays premier nightclubs. Situated in the popular harbour side area of Torquay offering premium drinks & cocktails. Visit the website for more details.

Play Nightclub Torquay.

Phone: 01803 201137
WEB

GREAT FOOD, GREAT STAFF, GREAT PRICES, GREAT MUSIC. ADMIRE THE VIEW. One of Torquay`s friendliest bars offering premium beers and live music. Situated within the main seafront area with stunning views over the Bay.
Appleby`s
SEAFRONT, SHEDDON HILL TORQUAY

Henrys
A warm welcome awaits you at Henry`s. Situated in the hart of Paignton offering a full daytime menu and a lively atmosphere in the evening.
Henrys
53 TORBAY ROAD, PAIGNTON, DEVON. Phone: 01803 551190

The Spinning Wheel offers live entertainment 7 nights a week. Situated on Paignton sea Front this is one of the Bays liveliest pubs. Free entry throughout.

Spining Wheel Paignton.

Phone: 01803 555000

THE BEACH

NIGHT CLUB

Premium Beers & Larger
80`s through to the latest sounds.
Opening times
Fri - Sat Nights.

18 Esplanade Road, Paignton.

R & B`s sports bar
Welcome to Torquay`s number one sports bar situated in the hart of the town and busy harbour side area. Large screen TV with a number of standard screens covering major sporting events. If R & B is your music taste then this is the number one bar for you.
Torquays Number 1 Sports Bar.

Devon National Trust Sites

A La Ronde, Devon
Quirky 18th-century house with fascinating interior decoration and collections
historic house refreshments Park shop picnics walks events

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Devon
Intimate and intriguing Regency house, set in extensive estate, and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles
historic house refreshments other buildings Church chapel etc. Garden Park farm / farm animals shop picnics
walks dogs events

Bideford Bay and Hartland, Devon
A little-known but most beautiful stretch of rugged cliffs, sheltered valleys and ancient woodlands.
coastline prehistoric / roman site industrial heritage farm / farm animals walks dogs cycling events

Bradley, Devon
Delightful medieval manor house, set in woodland and meadows through which the River Lemon runs
historic house Church chapel etc. picnics walks dogs events

Branscombe -- The Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge, Devon
Charming vernacular buildings with mill and forge restored to working order
refreshments other buildings Mill coastline industrial heritage walks dogs

Buckland Abbey, Devon
700-year-old home of Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville, in beautiful Tavy Valley estate
historic house refreshments other buildings Church chapel etc. Garden shop picnics tours walks
events

Castle Drogo, Devon
The `last castle to be built in England`, set above the Teign Gorge with dramatic views over Dartmoor
refreshments Church chapel etc. Garden Park castle shop picnics tours walks
dogs events

The Church House, Devon
Fine two-storey granite building dating from c.1540
other buildings shop walks dogs

Coleton Fishacre, Devon
A luxuriant garden by the sea, with an Arts & Crafts-style house, featuring Art Deco-influenced interiors
historic house refreshments Garden coastline shop picnics tours walks dogs
events

Compton Castle, Devon
Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden
Church chapel etc. Garden castle shop picnics walks events

Dart Estuary to Brixham, Devon
A captivating and rugged stretch of coastline with cliffs, beaches and traditional Devon farmland
refreshments Mill coastline prehistoric / roman site farm / farm animals shop walks dogs cycling
events

Dunsland, Devon
Site of a Tudor mansion set within a grand, old parkland enveloped in over 900 years of history
Park nature reserve picnics walks dogs events

East Devon Jurassic Coast, Devon
East Devon`s coastline forms part of the stunning Jurassic Coast; England`s first natural World Heritage Site
refreshments Mill coastline industrial heritage shop picnics walks dogs cycling
events

Finch Foundry, Devon
The last working water-powered forge in England
refreshments other buildings industrial heritage shop picnics tours walks dogs events


Greenway, Devon
Greenway house and garden on the River Dart: `the loveliest place in the world`
historic house refreshments other buildings Garden shop picnics tours walks dogs
events

Killerton, Devon
Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland, fine 18th-century house with renowned historical fashion collection
historic house refreshments other buildings Church chapel etc. Garden Park prehistoric / roman site shop picnics
tours walks dogs cycling events

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office Room, Devon
Charming example of a 1950s Post Office Room with cottage garden
other buildings Garden walks dogs

Killerton: Clyston Mill, Devon
Historic working watermill in idyllic riverside setting
Mill picnics tours walks events

Killerton: Marker`s Cottage, Devon
Thatched medieval cob house with smoke-blackened timbers and painted wooden screen
other buildings picnics

Knightshayes Court, Devon
Victorian country house with richly decorated interiors and garden with outstanding plant collection
historic house refreshments Garden Park shop picnics tours walks dogs
events

Loughwood Meeting House, Devon
17th-century thatched Baptist meeting house
Church chapel etc.

Lundy, Devon
Unspoilt island, home to a fascinating array of wildlife amidst dramatic scenery
refreshments other buildings Church chapel etc. castle coastline prehistoric / roman site industrial heritage farm / farm animals nature reserve
shop picnics tours walks

Lydford Gorge, Devon
The deepest gorge in the South West, with spectacular 30m waterfall
refreshments shop picnics tours walks dogs events

Morte, Devon
Spectacular coastline of cliffs and coves, sandy beaches, dunes and headlands, important for its wildlife, archaeology and geology.
refreshments coastline shop walks dogs events

Overbeck`s, Devon
Luxuriant coastal garden surrounding elegant Edwardian house with diverse collections
historic house refreshments Garden coastline shop picnics tours walks events


Parke Estate, Devon
A peaceful retreat set within the beautiful Devon countryside, with the River Bovey meandering through wildlife-rich woodlands
Garden Park picnics walks dogs cycling events

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross, Devon
A spectacular stretch of coastline boasting dramatic cliffs, grazed open farmland and secluded sandy coves.
refreshments coastline prehistoric / roman site picnics walks dogs cycling events

Saltram, Devon
Magnificent Georgian house with opulent Robert Adam interiors, gardens, follies and landscape parkland
historic house refreshments other buildings Garden Park shop picnics tours walks
dogs cycling events

Shute Barton, Devon
Medieval manor house with later architectural features
historic house other buildings tours

Watersmeet, Devon
Varied Exmoor landscape of rocky coastline, heather moorland, wooded valleys and fast-flowing rivers.
historic house refreshments coastline prehistoric / roman site industrial heritage shop picnics walks dogs
events

Wembury Bay to Ayrmer Cove, Devon
A spectacular stretch of coastline boasting dramatic cliffs, grazed open farmland and secluded coves and estuaries
refreshments Mill Church chapel etc. coastline prehistoric / roman site farm / farm animals nature reserve shop picnics
walks dogs cycling events

West Exmoor Coast, Devon
Six miles of towering cliffs and secluded coves, wooded river valleys and heather moorland in Exmoor National Park.
refreshments Church chapel etc. coastline prehistoric / roman site industrial heritage shop picnics walks dogs
events