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WELCOME TO PAIGNTON

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GOODRINGTON BEACH

Welcome to Paignton. Our local guide is your essential tool to everything going on in Paignton and the stunning area of Torbay.

Tucked midway between Torquay and Brixham on the ‘English Riviera’, Paignton is known for its beautiful award-winning sandy beaches, first class attractions and pretty harbour.

Because of its warm micro-climate, the parks and gardens are a delight with their palms and subtropical plants. This fascinating flora does not stop at the water’s edge though, as the English Riviera supports an extraordinary variety of wildlife including corals and seahorses.

There is an enormous amount to do in the region and we have tried to summarise as much as possible to give you a flavour of what life might be like living here. If you are already local to Torbay, we hope you will discover something new.

PAIGNTON

THE NUMBER ONE LOCATION FORSENIOR LIVING IN PAIGNTON

Fleur-de-Lis Victoria Park comprises 38 beautifully appointed one and two bedroom luxury

apartments, many with balconies and mezzanine floor spaces. It really is a place to relax, enjoy the

surroundings and socialise with other owners, friends and family.

The luxurious shared facilities include an elegantly furnished entrance foyer and a

well-appointed drawing room. A fully furnished guest suite is available should your

visitors wish to stay overnight.

Our development offers owners peace of mind – there is no need to worry about

costly heating bills, the overgrown garden, the leaky roof or even general maintenance of the house. The development boasts on-site parking and a fully

maintained landscaped garden will provide surrounding patios and seating areas for owners to enjoy, as well as an

attractive outlook for the building.

Fleur-de-Lis Victoria Park epitomizes independent luxury retirement living, allowing you to

enjoy later life with your family, friends and like-minded neighbours.

REAR GARDEN AT FLEUR-DE-LIS VICTORIA PARK

• 38 spacious one and two bedroom apartments

• High specification throughout

• Concierge to manage the development

• 24 hour emergency call system

• Lifts to all floors

• Fully maintained external areas

• Owners’ Drawing Room & Guest Suite

• Chauffeur driven car for trips & excursions

• Caesarstone work surfaces & Neff appliances

• Porcelanosa wall and floor tiles

• Villeroy & Boch bathroom ceramics

• Complimentary SmoothMove moving service

• CCTV door entry system

WE OFFER

Phone: 01803 698482Email: [email protected]

or drop in to our Sales Office,

open Monday to Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Head Office: Freephone 0800 625 0026

Address: Courtland Road, Paignton,

Devon, TQ3 2AB

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www.renaissanceretirement.co.uk

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Fleur-de-Lis Paignton 4 - 5

History 8 - 9

Shopping 10 - 11

Local Businesses 12 - 15

Interests & Recreations 16 - 21

Places of Interest 22 - 25

Leisure Activities 26 - 29

Health Walks 30 - 31

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PAIGNTON PIER c. 1890 - c. 1900

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Originally a Celtic settlement, parts of Paignton can be found in the Domesday Book. It grew as a small fishing village and became a popular seaside resort during Victorian times. Some of the Victorian architecture remains to this day with Winner Street, Church Street and Palace Avenue containing some splendid examples of this.

The railway line was first opened to passengers in 1859. This formed transport links with Torquay and London. Since the 13th century, Paignton has become a hot spot for people wanting to eat the well-known Paignton Pudding. There have been various events since the pudding was first baked – do keep an eye out for the next one!

TJ'S RESTAURANT

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Paignton’s bustling town centre stretches from the tourist and gift shops of Torbay Road to the main precinct which boasts a wide range of independent and high street stores. There are numerous restaurants, cafés and tea rooms to suit all pockets and palates. However, if you are looking for a larger town centre with a comprehensive range of national chains, upmarket stores, budget retailers as well as many independent stores then Torquay is only three miles away.

There are a range of restaurants in and around Paignton but one to look out for is TJ’s. The restaurant boasts fantastic views of the picturesque Paignton Harbour and is a fantastic place to end the day and watch the sunset.

MEAT SELECTION AT GRIBBLE’S FARM SHOP

GRIBBLE’S FARM SHOPGRIBBLE’S FARM SHOP

SHELF GOODS

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GRIBBLE’S LOCALLY SOURCED BEEF

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Many of the local businesses in Paignton pride themselves on quality, locally sourced produce and most importantly customer satisfaction. Some of the things you can expect are homemade scones from tea rooms, meat from local farms and freshly baked bread – all in the heart of Paignton.

One particular business to look out for is Gribble’s Farm Shop, located at Occombe Farm on Preston Road. The farm shop is run by Gribble's Butchers; a family-run, local business which aims to provide top quality, traceable meats using traditional butchery methods whilst supporting the local farming community and West Country suppliers.

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25 Torquay RoadPaigntonDevonTQ3 3DTT: 01803 411963

41 Torquay RoadPaigntonDevonTQ3 3DTT: 01803 431876

6 Seaway RoadPaignton DevonTQ3 2NYT: 01803 552939

Whatever the occasion, Les Fleurs offers a wide range of beautiful floral displays and even same day local delivery if ordered by 13:30 p.m.

Victorian Times Tea & Coffee is located in the heart of Paignton.It’s a hotspot for tea lovers with a variety of 12 specialist teas and its own blend of coffee. To complement your tea, try some of the cakes and scones along with their very own homemade strawberry jam.

With queues regularly stretching out the door, The London Fryer has been serving fresh fish and chips to both locals and holiday makers for many years.

Les Fleurs Florist

Victorian Times Tea & Coffee

The LondonFryer

LOCAL BUSINESSES

E: [email protected]

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9 Torbay RoadPaignton DevonTQ4 6AAT: 01803 521949

9 Torquay RoadPaigntonDevonTQ3 3DUT: 01803 557527

3 Torbay RoadPaigntonDevonTQ3 6AA T: 01803 698027

With their friendly customer service and a wide selection of local fruit and veg, Parkside Greengrocers is ideally located on Torbay Road.

Set in a warm, homely atmosphere, Lily’s Restaurant and Tea Rooms serve up delicious food throughout the day including their highly popular sumptuous scones.

A family run bakers serving the local community for over 20 years, Hallets Bakery was started on Winner Street in 1993 by husband and wife Mel and Helen. They are now located on Torbay Road opposite the steam railway entrance and continue to deliver great quality products every time.

Parkside Greengrocers

Lily’s Restaurant and Tea Rooms

Hallets Bakery

LOCAL BUSINESSES


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PAIGNTON LIBRARY

Paignton has many friendly local clubs, groups and societies to suit all interests and abilities and offers you the chance to make like-minded new friends.

Why not dust off your dancing shoes and enjoy an afternoon or evening of ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing held in and around the Bay. Or if fishing takes your fancy you can enjoy a totally equipped trip from Paignton Harbour and fish the waters of Torbay.

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INTERESTS & RECREATIONS

Paignton LibraryGreat Western RoadPaigntonTQ4 5AGT: 01803 208321


Methodist ChurchPalace AvenuePaigntonTQ3 3EQT: 01803 555694

The Local History Group meets at the library on the first Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. If you would like to discover more about the history of Torbay go along to one of their regular meetings, which are free to attend and open to everyone.

Demonstrations of arts and crafts and invited speakers addressing a range of subjects make an engaging and sociable afternoon. The club meets bi-monthly at the library and admission is free. For more details, please ask a member of the library.

A healthy living group for the over 50s. Their aim is to provide various activities and information in a friendly, caring and happy environment. Meetings are held at Paignton Methodist Church. For information on activities telephone 01803 663340.

Local History Group

Prime Time Library Club

Young At Heart

www.palaceavenue-methodist.org.uk

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The Redcliffe HotelMarine DrivePaigntonTQ3 2NLT: 01803 526397


The Redcliffe HotelMarine DrivePaigntonTQ3 2NLT: 01803 523584

Regular meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Redcliffe Hotel. There are 30 different interest groups providing its members with opportunities to take part in a wide range of activities and learning experiences, not for qualifications but for fun.

Paignton WI meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Paignton Library, regularly attended by guest speakers and demonstrators each month. Outings, lunches and craft afternoons are also organised.

The club for male retirees meet every Wednesday at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. from September to June at the Redcliffe Hotel. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with fellow members, talks from visiting speakers, organised social evenings and day trips to places of interest.

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Paignton WI

Paignton ProbusClub


www.thewi.org.uk

[email protected]

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Methodist ChurchPalace AvePaigntonTQ3 3EQT: 01803 555694


Torbay Leisure CentrePenwill WayPaignton TQ4 5JRT: 01803 522 240

Cabbage Patch Crafters are a knitting club that meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 1at the Methodist Hall.

Poetry for Pleasure meetings are held in the library on the first Saturday of the month. If you like reading, writing or listening to poetry this could be for you.

The 49ers Sports Group is a club designed for the over 50s that offers a range of activities including swimming, badminton, squash, table tennis, curling and keep fit classes.

Cabbage PatchCrafters

Poetry For Pleasure

49ers Sports Group

www.cabbagepatchcrafters.co.uk

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TORQUAY HARBOUR

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PAIGNTON BEACH

Famously known for its award-winning beaches and exotic palm trees, Paignton is the ideal place to simply relax and unwind or indulge in the vast amount of local attractions.

The focal point of Paignton is its seafront and historic pier. No visit to the pier is complete without indulging in a delicious Devonshire ice-cream.

Paignton is a beautiful seaside town located at the heart of the English Riviera. A little further afield is Broadsands – South Devon’s most beautiful bay. A large, curving sandy-red beach, Broadsands is a prime spot for a scenic coastal walk and a picnic. A short journey away is Torquay, famed by beaches such as Babbacombe and cliffside Oddicombe.

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PLACES OF INTEREST

Roundham RoadPaigntonTQ4 6DS

Cockington LaneTorquay TQ2 6XA

Paignton SandsPaignton TQ4 6BWT: 01803 522139

Paignton Harbour was built in 1847 and lies on the western shores of Torbay, mid-way between Torquay and Brixham. Paignton was a thriving fishing harbour for generations and many of the old seamanship traditions still survive. Today it has an authentic ‘fishing harbour feel’ and remains a hive of activity.

Towards Torquay, and only a short walk from the seafront at Livermead, you will find the picturesque thatched medieval village of Cockington. It boasts an historic forge, picture-postcard cottages, horse and carriage rides, an historic court and church, tea rooms, thatched pub, lake and woodland walks.

At the centre of Paignton’s long sandy beach is the pier. It is now up to date with amusements and entertainment for the whole family. See the fantastic views of the bay (and sometimes dolphins) from the end of the pier. There are also shops selling seafood, handmade fudge and ice-creams.

Paignton Harbour

Cockington

Paignton Pier

www.tor-bay-harbour.co.uk

www.paigntonpier.co.uk

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PLACES OF INTEREST

Totnes RdPaigntonTQ4 7EUT: 01803 697500

Dartmouth Steam RailwayQueens Park StationTorbay RoadPaigntonTQ4 6AFT: 01803 555872

Preston Down RoadPaigntonTQ3 1RNT: 01803 520022

Paignton Zoo has more animals than any other zoo in the South West with over 2,000 to get up close and personal to. There are six animal habitats in addition to keeper talks and animal feeding sessions being held throughout the day, and a Jungle Express train to transport you around the site.

Departing from Paignton, the route takes you along an idyllic stretch of coastline, through the wooded slopes of Long Wood bordering the Dart Estuary, through to Greenway Halt (the estate of Dame Agatha Christie) and on to Kingswear. Here you can catch a ferry to Dartmouth.

Occombe is a working farm. You can explore the 2km nature trail which is bustling with wildlife and has beautiful views of the surrounding woodland. There is a café on site serving locally sourced food and a farm shop where locally sourced meat, fruit and vegetables can be purchased.

Paignton Zoo

Dartmouth Steam Railway

Occombe Farm

www.paigntonzoo.org.uk

www.facebook.com/dartmouthrailriverwww.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk

www.countryside-trust.org.uk/occombe

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MORNING VIEW OF PAIGNTON

Paignton offers something for everyone, whether it's unwinding and taking in the view on the seafront or embracing one of the many sports and activities that the town offers at the local leisure centre.

In the summer months Paignton Green is used for a number of exciting regattas, family festivals and the Paignton Carnival. If you are just wanting a relaxing day, why not watch one of the latest movies at the local cinema, which is ideally located on the seafront.

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LEISURE & ACTIVITIES

Queen’s Park RoadPaigntonDevonTQ4 6AHT: 01803 557 663

The PavilionOldwayTorquay RoadPaignton TQ3 2TDT: 01803 551161

Petitor RoadSt MarychurchTorquayTQ1 4QFT: 01803 314591

Paignton Bowls Club was founded in 1902 and is situated in the heart of Paignton. The men play in the Mid Devon League as well as county games and competitions. The ladies play in the Gallery Leagues and many county games. Bowls is a great way to stay active and meet like-minded people.

Torbay Country Bowling Club is very friendly and welcoming and has a superb outlook next to Oldway Mansion. The club also has an indoor facility which draws bowlers from far and wide during winter. If lawn bowls is not for you there is a popular short mat winter bowling programme.

A thriving and traditional members club situated three miles from Torquay. Founded in 1909, the course has evolved to provide a first class parkland layout offering a challenging yet rewarding round of golf.

Paignton BowlsClub

Torbay CountryBowling Club

Torquay GolfClub

www.torbaycountry.bowlsclub.info

www.paigntonbowlingclub.co.uk


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LEISURE & ACTIVITIES

Penwill WayPaignton TQ4 5JRT: 01803 522 240

Palace AvePaigntonTQ3 3HFT: 01803 665800

The EsplanadeEsplanade RdTorbayTQ4 6AGT: 0871 224 0240

Paignton’s leisure centre offers a 33 metre swimming pool, a 75 station gym, a sports hall, four squash courts and an on-site café. The centre also offers classes in zumba, aqua fit and yoga.

Palace Theatre works with local community groups and projects. It is now recognised as a place of entertainment and learning for people of all ages and experiences. There is a varied programme including pantomime, big band concerts, ballet shows, tribute acts and Agatha Christie thrillers.

Vue Cinema is located on Paignton’s seafront. Enjoy everything from the latest movie releases to music, award-winning films in 3D, live sport and ballet and opera screenings – all projected on 4K digital screens.

Torbay Leisure Centre

Palace Theatre

Vue Cinema

www.myvue.com

E: [email protected] www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk

www.leisurecentre.com/torbay-leisure-centre

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Bay Walks has a regular programme of led walks in Paignton, Torquay and Brixham. If you are looking to improve your health or would like to meet new people, then Bay Walks could be for you! It is co-ordinated by the Healthy Lifestyles team, which is part of Torbay and Southern Devon Health and Care NHS Trust. A wide range of locations are explored by foot and terrains are chosen to offer varied distances and difficulties.

Health Walks are affiliated to the Walking for Health scheme and are recommended for beginners, those recovering from illness, injury or surgery, or for those with mobility limitations. There are walks to suit all levels, from short walks which last no more than 30 minutes up to longer walks of 90 minutes. The terrain on most of the walks is flat, but the route will indicate any steps, slopes or stiles which you may find on a small number of these walks.

Progression Walks are aimed at those who have improved their fitness beyond the scope of the Health Walks or require something more challenging. All walks are led by volunteers, are free and open to all.

The Healthy Lifestyles Team T: 0300 456 1006E: [email protected]

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TORBAY, DEVON

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Paignton Station is served by Great Western Railway with local trains running approximately half hourly during the day from Monday to Friday, with most trains running to and from Exmouth. On Sundays the service is less frequent and most trains only run to and from Exeter St. David’s. For schedules and timetables please visit www.gwr.com.

Rail

The A380 and A385 both serve as direct links into Paignton from the A38. The A38 leads to the M5, providing a quick route through the West of England all the way to Birmingham and the Midlands.

Road

Buses operate between Torquay, Paignton, Totnes and Plymouth up to every half hour six days a week and hourly on Sundays.

Bus

Exeter International Airport is under 40 minutes away with regular flights to a range destinations in Europe. A full list of destinations can be found on their website at www.exeter-airport.co.uk/flights-holidays.

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TRAVEL

TOWNCENTRE

Renaissance Retirement is now selling one and two bedroom luxury retirement apartments in the heart of Paignton, only a short walk to the beach and town centre.

The 38 apartments, which are known as Fleur-de-Lis, have been designed for independent retirement living and are located overlooking Victoria Park. The development boasts an Owners’ Drawing Room and Guest Suite and is managed by a concierge five days a week. There is a large fully maintained landscaped garden to the rear

and owners on the ground floor will benefit from direct access via their patios.

For more information phone: 01803 698482 / Freephone 0800 625 0026

APARTMENT PRICES START FROM £160,000

Address: Fleur-de-Lis Victoria Park, Courtland Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AB

Email: [email protected] / Visit: www.renaissanceretirement.co.uk

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