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Things to see in Paignton (United Kingdom): 65 places and when to go
Paignton is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 65 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (15), Nature (10), History (10). The best known are Buckfast Abbey, Kents Cavern and Dartmouth Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.4251, -3.5788
- Places
- 65 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (15) · Nature (10) · History (10) · Beaches (9) · Wildlife (7) · Hiking (7)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 123 km as the crow flies
What to see in Paignton
The places in and around Paignton, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Buckfast AbbeyBenedictine abbey in Buckfast, Devon16 km
- Kents CavernShow cave in Devon, England, UK7.2 km
- Dartmouth CastleGrade I listed Device Fort in Dartmouth, United Kingdom9.3 km
- Berry Pomeroy CastleGrade I listed English country house in South Hams, United Kingdom4.9 km
- Compton CastleGrade I listed historic house museum in South Hams, Devon, England, UK5.5 km
- Kingswear CastleGrade I listed castle in South Hams, United Kingdom9.3 km
- Paignton ZooZoo in the UK112 m
- Totnes CastleGrade I listed castle in Totnes, United Kingdom8.0 km
- Berry Head LighthouseLighthouse, England7.3 km
- HMS D11909 D-class submarine12 km
- Babbacombe BayBay in Devon, England11 km
- Oddicombe BeachBeach in Devon, England7.9 km
- St. Mary's Bay, DevonBay and beach in Devon, England6.9 km
- Tor BayBay on the south-east coast of the county of Devon, England4.5 km
- Woodlands Family Theme ParkTheme park in Devon, United Kingdom10 km
- Bayard's Cove FortCastle in Devon, England, UK8.6 km
- Church of St Mary, Collaton St MaryChurch in Torbay, UK1.6 km
- Elberry CoveCove and beach in Devon, England, UK3.5 km
- Splashdown QuaywestOutdoor water park in Paignton1.3 km
- Totnes MuseumGrade I listed historic house museum in Totnes, South Hams, Devon, England, UK7.7 km
- West Ogwell ChurchChurch in West Ogwell, Devon, England, UK12 km
- Babbacombe BeachBeach in the United Kingdom7.8 km
- Brixham BatteryArtillery battery in Brixham, Torbay, Devon, England, UK4.9 km
- Dartmouth MuseumLocal museum in Devon, England, United Kingdom8.2 km
And the other 41, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Hackney Marshes, Devon, Anstey's Cove, Devon, Hopes Nose, Orley Common, Peartree Nature Area, Labrador Bay RSPB Reserve
- History: Halwell Camp, Stanborough, Golden Hind Museum Ship
- With kids: Shaldon Zoo, Trago Family Fun Park
- Museums and art: Torquay Museum, Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum
- Food and drink: Barnaby's Brewhouse, Bays Brewery, Cornish Rock Distillery / Distillique, Hunters Brewery, Hunts Devon Cider, New Lion Brewery And Taproom, Old Walls Vineyard, Platform 5 Brewing, Salcombe Brewery, South Hams Brewery & Taphouse, Teignmouth Brewery, Teignworthy Brewery, The Buckland Brewers, The Devil's Pleasure, Yarde Cider
- Hiking: Buckfastleigh to Totnes Trail, Dart Valley Trail, John Musgrave Heritage Trail, South West Coast Path (Avoiding Mansands Beach), South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth), South West Coast Path (Section 41: Dartmouth to Brixham), South West Coast Path (Section 42: Brixham to Babbacombe)
- Beaches: Long Sands, Maidencombe Beach, Man Sands, Scabbacombe Sands, Watcombe Beach
- Stargazing: Teignmouth Den Weather Station
When to go to Paignton
The best time to visit Paignton is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:15
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:14
- JunBest time16:11
- JulBest time15:48
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:21
- OctPossible10:26
- NovBetter not8:41
- DecPossible7:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. In June, 64 of the 65 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Paignton
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 123 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Exeter75 places31 km
- Princetown59 places32 km
- Sidmouth24 places38 km
- Plymouth67 places41 km
- North Tawton19 places47 km
- Cullompton31 places52 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Paignton?
The best known: Buckfast Abbey, Kents Cavern, Dartmouth Castle, Berry Pomeroy Castle, Compton Castle. In all, 65 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Paignton?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48.
How do you get to Paignton?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 123 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Paignton as the destination and these 65 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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