Local Attractions

On the way to the South West?

If you are coming from the East and need a break in a countryside retreat, then drop by Jocelyn and Terrys bed and breakfast in Blandford, Dorset - check them out on www.westacres-bedandbreakfast.co.uk

Out and about locally

Within strolling distance of The Haldon, there is the Victoria Park which boasts 2 duck ponds, an ornate stream, plenty of ground to enjoy a picnic whilst the children play in the playground or burn off energy in the fantastic skate park.  Take a look at www.paigntonpeople.co.uk.  Friends of Victoria Park are working hard to make it an even better place to be, take a look at www.fovp.org.uk

The beach is only 3 minutes walk so don't forget your beach towel!  The Pier, dated from 1879 is open all year and free to enter, offering a variety of slot machines and games for all the family - remember to save your 2p's!

Take a walk from The Haldon, Beach Road, along Paignton beach through the harbour, which offers a variety of boat trips from sea fishing to Bay tours.  Make your way over the cliff to enjoy the beautiful sites of Goodrington and Brixham.  Goodrington offers another great place to picnic, swim (beach or Splashdown Quaywest) or even catch a steam train to Kingswear, then a ferry to Dartmouth.

We have The Palace Theatre, the Apollo cinema, Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway, amusement parks and arcades and, new to Paignton - UV Crazy Golf and Balladium, and a wide variety of shops, all within walking distance.

DID YOU KNOW.... If you travel to Paignton Zoo by bus you will receive a 10% discount on the entry price on production of a valid bus ticket (not valid with any other discounted offer).

For guests wishing to explore further afield we have within a thirty mile radius, some of England's most scenic countryside.