Families love Paignton. Its long sandy beaches, colourful atmosphere, paddler friendly waters and first class attractions are the essential ingredients for a fabulous family holiday.

A traditional family resort with long, sandy beaches that provide a safe haven for both children and parents to enjoy. Numerous activities take place throughout the year ensuring that there is always plenty to amuse you whatever your age. Enjoy the annual regatta, carnival and funfairs and delight at the fireworks that set a colourful, memorable scene.

The level seafront boasts amusements of all types and a fun filled Pier. Lively family pubs and cafes line the promenade and the town centre is just a few minutes walk away. Wander down to the harbour and join a pleasure boat ride out across the Bay to either Torquay or Brixham.

During the summer months life seems to revolve around the seafront which comes alive to the sound of laughter and holiday fun. But there is also another side to this distinctive seaside town which can be found in the elegance of Oldway Mansion, the green coastline around Elberry Cove and the distinctive architecture of Palace Avenue. Paignton really is a town to savour.

Holiday fun in Paignton revolves around the seafront. Here you'll find over half a mile of paddler friendly beach where you can hire a pedalo, take a boat trip or just relax under a parasol on one of our sun loungers.

For the more active, Paignton Green is close at hand. Sitting almost next to the beach, the Green is the setting for countless games of cricket, football and rounders! And in the summer months events are often staged there, including Children's Week in August.

By night, the seafront becomes a meeting place, the venue for an evening stroll under the illuminations or a place to simply watch the sun set on another day of your holiday.

At the southern end of Paignton Sands you'll find the lively harbour. From here there are countless boat trips to locations all around the south Devon coastline along with fishing trips in the seas beyond.