The new Crocodile Swamp exhibit at Paignton Zoo, NOW OPEN, should be entered with care. After all, the residents include the world’s most aggressive crocodile, the world’s largest crocodile and the world’s longest snake.  Crocodile Swamp

Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants. Visit the desert, cross the savannah, explore the forest and trek through the tropics. Use your senses to discover the wild world: look around, listen out - you’ll even need your sense of smell! It’s a great day out for everyone.  Paignton Zoo

Living Coasts, Torquay's Coastal Zoo, is a unique, world class aquatic visitor attraction, focusing on the conservation of coastal and marine life around the globe. It has been developed by Paignton Zoo, with financial support from the South West Regional Development Agency and the European Regional Development fund.  Living Coast

Steam trains from Paignton, running along the spectacular Torbay coast with superb views across the Bay, inland to Churston and then down to the beautiful Dart estuary to Kingswear for the ferry to historic Dartmouth. Combined river excursions are available.  Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway

Take time out from the hustle and bustle of every day life and feel on top of the world as you see it recreated in miniature. Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future. It's not just the humour, nor the animation - it has a life of its own. Come and see for yourself!  Model Village

The Babbacombe Cliff railway (Near Torquay) runs from Easter to the end of September each year, like most of the seaside railways it runs down to a Oddiscombe Beach. It was built by Messers Waygood in 1926.  Cliff Railway

The thatched village of Cockington is the perfect setting for a walk - no matter what time of year it is. It has a historic forge, picture-postcard cottages, horse and carriage rides, a court and church, tea rooms, thatched pub and, of course the lakes and woods.  Cockington Village

The River Dart is one of the most important waterways in Devon. It winds its way down from Dartmoor to the port of Dartmouth on the South Devon coast.  The River Dart

Leave the car behind – board one of our delightful ferries to enjoy stunning scenery and unexpected wildlife – along the magnificent River Dart to Dartmouth and beyond!  River Link Cruises

A stone age site which is now home to a historical experience where many artefacts from the time can be explored. Kents Cavern is located just a mile away from the bustling harbour town of Torquay and is a thoroughly fascinating and educational day out for all the family.  Kents Caverns

A demonstration organic farm re-connecting people with food, farming and the countryside. Occombe Farm is a project of Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, an environmental charity looking after many of Torbay's wild places and heritage sites. All the profits from Occombe Farm go to support conservation work in Torbay.  Occombe Farm

The Golden Hind captained by Sir Francis Drake undertook one of the most historic and exciting voyages of all time. Between 1577 and 1580 the Golden Hind circumnavigated the world making vital discoveries before returning home with amazing treasures. This ship now offers an amazing insight into life onboard a 16th century sailing ship and is based in Brixham, Devon the area where Sir Francis Drake lived and worked.

Berry Pomeroy Castle - The castle, now a romantic ruin, is reputed to be one of the most haunted in the British Isles. It has numerous legends associated with it, and although now only a shell of its former glory, it retains an air of its troubled history.  Berry Pomeroy Castle