Guidebook for Galmpton
Sightseeing
Greenway
Agatha Christies Home & Gardens run by the National Trust
Broadsands Road
Broadsands RoadDown to Broadsands Beach & Elbery Cove
Brixham
Original fishing town with great restaurants & pubs!
Dartmouth
The wonderful buzzy town with the Naval Cooege on the hill
Blackpool Sands
Golden Sands and a favourite private beach of many.
Elberry Cove
Pretty Devon Beach just 15-20 mins walk away.
Dart River
Take a passenger ferry up the River Dart
A selection of local pictures to view and buy. Sometimes you can be lucky enough to catch an artist at work.
16 locals recommend
Strand Art Gallery
2 The StrandA selection of local pictures to view and buy. Sometimes you can be lucky enough to catch an artist at work.
A pebble beach with a small cafe and carpark. It has stunning views across the bay, with a fantastic walk along the breakwater wall.
22 locals recommend
Breakwater Beach
A pebble beach with a small cafe and carpark. It has stunning views across the bay, with a fantastic walk along the breakwater wall.
An internationally- acclaimed heritage site, home to a fascinating variety of wildlife and history.
73 locals recommend
Berry Head National Nature Reserve
Gillard RoadAn internationally- acclaimed heritage site, home to a fascinating variety of wildlife and history.
Lots of fun indoor and outdoor activities plus special family events to suit all ages.
58 locals recommend
Cockington Court
Cockington LaneLots of fun indoor and outdoor activities plus special family events to suit all ages.
A working farm farm on the edge of Paignton. Walk on nature trails, meet our animals, play in our park and relax in the cafe.
31 locals recommend
Occombe Farm & Occombe Farm Cafe
Preston Down RoadA working farm farm on the edge of Paignton. Walk on nature trails, meet our animals, play in our park and relax in the cafe.
A fortified manor house in the village of Compton.
24 locals recommend
National Trust - Compton Castle
Gropers LaneA fortified manor house in the village of Compton.
A large house and gardens, originally built as a private residence for Isaac Merritt Singer.
7 locals recommend
Oldway Mansion
A large house and gardens, originally built as a private residence for Isaac Merritt Singer.
The steam railway travels 7 miles along the most spectacular South Devon coast down to the Dart Valley and to the village of Kingswear.
110 locals recommend
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
Queen's Park RoadThe steam railway travels 7 miles along the most spectacular South Devon coast down to the Dart Valley and to the village of Kingswear.
A wheelchair- friendly 1 mile walk on the South West Path around the town's sixteenth- century fishing industry.
14 locals recommend
Roundham Gardens
Roundham GardensA wheelchair- friendly 1 mile walk on the South West Path around the town's sixteenth- century fishing industry.
An estate on the River Dart near Galmpton was once the home of famous author Agatha Christie.
75 locals recommend
National Trust Greenway Boathouse
Greenway RoadAn estate on the River Dart near Galmpton was once the home of famous author Agatha Christie.
Part of the South West Enviromental Parks Ltd, Paignton Zoo has a collection of about 2000 animals.
269 locals recommend
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadPart of the South West Enviromental Parks Ltd, Paignton Zoo has a collection of about 2000 animals.
Drinks & Nightlife
Manor Inn
2 Stoke Gabriel RdLocal pub within walking distance
Spinning Wheel Inn
19 Esplanade RdIs thought to be the No. 1 for live music in Torbay.
Soho Cocktail Bar
1 Palk StGreat atmosphere!
Everything Else
Churston Golf Club
Dartmouth Road18 Hole Golf Course just minutes away!
Local leisure centre with swimming pool, squash & badminton courts, etc.
11 locals recommend
Leisure 2000
81-89 Torbay RdLocal leisure centre with swimming pool, squash & badminton courts, etc.
An awesome outdoor combat game on a purpose built 3 acre battlefield using infra- red guns with a realistic red dot scope and sensor recognition.
16 locals recommend
Battlefield Live
Dartmouth RoadAn awesome outdoor combat game on a purpose built 3 acre battlefield using infra- red guns with a realistic red dot scope and sensor recognition.
A choice of activities that are suitable for a variety of ages. It holds many 'Special days' both within and outside of our museum.
20 locals recommend
Brixham Heritage Museum
A choice of activities that are suitable for a variety of ages. It holds many 'Special days' both within and outside of our museum.
Churston Golf Course
Churston Golf Club sits overlooking Torbay
Set on a hillside just above Paignton, there are several lakes that you will pass on your way up to the Angling Centre.
19 locals recommend
Newbarn Farm Cottages and Angling Centre
Totnes RoadSet on a hillside just above Paignton, there are several lakes that you will pass on your way up to the Angling Centre.
The only outdoor circuit in Devon and Cornwall, it accommodates amateur and professional cycling and a range of other sporting activities.
28 locals recommend
Torbay Velopark
The only outdoor circuit in Devon and Cornwall, it accommodates amateur and professional cycling and a range of other sporting activities.
The only Theatre in Paignton, is set in the heart of the town and has a real community feel to it.
32 locals recommend
Palace Theatre, Paignton
Palace AvenueThe only Theatre in Paignton, is set in the heart of the town and has a real community feel to it.
Food Scene
The Railway Inn
122 Albert RdGreat family restaurant & bar
Churston Manor
Church RoadHistoric location & restaurant
A charming 17th century village pub/ restaurant with an abundance of character.
24 locals recommend
Ye Olde Smokey House
Vicarage RoadA charming 17th century village pub/ restaurant with an abundance of character.
A classic traditional country pub, with a range of food and drink.
18 locals recommend
The Castle Inn Stoke Gabriel
The BarnhayA classic traditional country pub, with a range of food and drink.
A small licensed riverside cafe. Offering good quality, local produce. Outstanding location with plenty to do for the entire family.
27 locals recommend
The River Shack, Devon
A small licensed riverside cafe. Offering good quality, local produce. Outstanding location with plenty to do for the entire family.
Entertainment & Activities
Goodrington
Big sandy beach close by with cliff side walk
The full sizes replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration. The ship is open come rain or shine, making it a perfect all weather attraction.
34 locals recommend
Golden Hind Museum Ship
The QuayThe full sizes replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration. The ship is open come rain or shine, making it a perfect all weather attraction.
A short 18 hole golf course built in 9 acres of picturesque Devon countryside on the outskirts of Brixham. The course uses unique 'Cayman' golf balls which rewards the player for accuracy.
16 locals recommend
Cayman Golf
Dartmouth RoadA short 18 hole golf course built in 9 acres of picturesque Devon countryside on the outskirts of Brixham. The course uses unique 'Cayman' golf balls which rewards the player for accuracy.
An iconic feature of the South Devon Coast... Its also free to use and enjoy!
37 locals recommend
Shoalstone Pool
Berry Head RoadAn iconic feature of the South Devon Coast... Its also free to use and enjoy!
Torbay Leisure Centre offers a wide range a leisure facilities and activities that are suitable for all ages and abilities.
27 locals recommend
Torbay Leisure Centre
Penwill WayTorbay Leisure Centre offers a wide range a leisure facilities and activities that are suitable for all ages and abilities.
A great spot for a range of fantastic activities for both kids and adults alike.
56 locals recommend
Goodrington Sands
A great spot for a range of fantastic activities for both kids and adults alike.
The Seashore Centre is equipped with a Rockpool Zone with seawater tanks that display marine wildlife, there are also interactive displays about the seashore.
9 locals recommend
Goodrington Sea Shore Centre
Tanners RoadThe Seashore Centre is equipped with a Rockpool Zone with seawater tanks that display marine wildlife, there are also interactive displays about the seashore.
An 18 hole pirate themed mini adventure golf course on Paignton Green.
36 locals recommend
Pirates Bay Adventure Golf
Esplanade RoadAn 18 hole pirate themed mini adventure golf course on Paignton Green.
An outdoor water park with 8 water slides, small splash pools for youngsters and a swimming pool.
82 locals recommend
Splashdown Quaywest
Tanners RoadAn outdoor water park with 8 water slides, small splash pools for youngsters and a swimming pool.
Paignton Pier
South SandsA great all Weather family attraction.
Paignton Beach
Clean and Large Beach
Vue Cinema Torbay
Esplanade RoadLarge cinema with a variety of new films throughout the year.