Guidebook for Paignton
Essentials
Tesco Stores Ltd
Harbour RoadClosest mini supermarket (and bus stop is just across the road)
Sainsbury's Local
227-231 Torquay RdSecond closest mini supermarket
Everything Else
Vue Cinema Torbay
Esplanade RoadClosest cinema ( a big multiplex)
Lovely place to visit - lots of history, a large craft centre, tea shop, pub/restaurant and huge grounds with lakes for long walks
18 habitants recommandent
Cockington
Lovely place to visit - lots of history, a large craft centre, tea shop, pub/restaurant and huge grounds with lakes for long walks
If you like zoos this is a pretty good one
269 habitants recommandent
Parc environnemental du zoo de Paignton
Totnes RoadIf you like zoos this is a pretty good one
AMAZING Thai food - only has a small restaurant and it gets filled fast so book ahead if possible. Or get a take-away.
12 habitants recommandent
Torbay Thai Takeaway
58 Old Torquay RdAMAZING Thai food - only has a small restaurant and it gets filled fast so book ahead if possible. Or get a take-away.
Our favourite fish and chip shop - and only 2 mins from the beach - but watch out for seagulls if you're eating out in the open!
Paignton
Our favourite fish and chip shop - and only 2 mins from the beach - but watch out for seagulls if you're eating out in the open!
Nice pebble beach, away from the busy-ness of Torquay. Beautiful walks along the coast to the East - there's a great park just opposite 'Thatcher's rock' (the little island to the right)
Meadfoot Sea Road
Meadfoot Sea RoadNice pebble beach, away from the busy-ness of Torquay. Beautiful walks along the coast to the East - there's a great park just opposite 'Thatcher's rock' (the little island to the right)
Local farm with shop, cafe and nature trails.
31 habitants recommandent
Ferme Occombe et Occombe Farm Cafe
Preston Down RoadLocal farm with shop, cafe and nature trails.
A community centre (with charity shop and cafe) that we set up - come and visit for a coffee!
CentrePeace
56a Palace AveA community centre (with charity shop and cafe) that we set up - come and visit for a coffee!
Torbay Leisure Centre
Penwill WayLocal Leisure centre - swimming pool/gym/courts etc
Waterpark - kids will love it - next to beach and park with cafes, shops etc
82 habitants recommandent
Splashdown Quaywest
Tanners RoadWaterpark - kids will love it - next to beach and park with cafes, shops etc
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice beachfront restaurant/ bar with outdoor seating - gets busy in summer so book ahead if possible
16 habitants recommandent
The Boathouse
Marine DriveNice beachfront restaurant/ bar with outdoor seating - gets busy in summer so book ahead if possible
Food Scene
The Ship
26 Manor RdClosest budget/ chain restaurant (its a 'Sizzler')
Award winning fish and chips (on the expensive side but nice, big restaurant and obviously great food)
21 habitants recommandent
Hanbury's Licensed Fish Restaurant
Princes StreetAward winning fish and chips (on the expensive side but nice, big restaurant and obviously great food)
Very good for cream teas - and Babbacombe is a beautiful place to visit - amazing cliff edge views
26 habitants recommandent
Angels
49 Babbacombe Downs RdVery good for cream teas - and Babbacombe is a beautiful place to visit - amazing cliff edge views
Great little restaurant on the waters edge - on the expensive side but amazing views and food.
56 habitants recommandent
Cary Arms Restaurant
Babbacombe BeachGreat little restaurant on the waters edge - on the expensive side but amazing views and food.
Shoreline
Eastern EsplanadeNice cafe/restaurant with huge windows looking out over the sea