Guidebook for Marldon
Food Scene
Since it's opening in 1991 Thariks has established itself as one of the leading Indian restaurant & takeaway in Torbay. The restaurant is open from 5.30pm until 11pm everyday.
Thariks Indian Restaurant & Takeaway
Torquay RoadSince it's opening in 1991 Thariks has established itself as one of the leading Indian restaurant & takeaway in Torbay. The restaurant is open from 5.30pm until 11pm everyday.
It’s now 30 years since Quo Vadis opened! Over the years there has been a big change in restaurant trends, but Quo Vadis seems to have weathered them all.
The food has a ‘retro’ feel of the sixties…of which they are proud; Fillet Diane, Fillet Rossini, Sole Bonne Femme and Duck a l’Orange….being just some of the popular favourites.
Quo Vadis
326 Torquay RdIt’s now 30 years since Quo Vadis opened! Over the years there has been a big change in restaurant trends, but Quo Vadis seems to have weathered them all.
The food has a ‘retro’ feel of the sixties…of which they are proud; Fillet Diane, Fillet Rossini, Sole Bonne Femme and Duck a l’Orange….being just some of the popular favourites.
Occombe Farm Cafe provides homemade and delicious dishes every day: Occombe Farmhouse Breakfasts, Lunch, The Sunday Roast, Cakes & Cream Teas & Sweet Treats, Hot Drinks, Cold Drinks, Wine and Beer, also Daily Specials ~ with a wide choice of seasonal special dishes available.
31 locals recommend
Occombe Farm & Occombe Farm Cafe
Preston Down RoadOccombe Farm Cafe provides homemade and delicious dishes every day: Occombe Farmhouse Breakfasts, Lunch, The Sunday Roast, Cakes & Cream Teas & Sweet Treats, Hot Drinks, Cold Drinks, Wine and Beer, also Daily Specials ~ with a wide choice of seasonal special dishes available.
Where you are always assured of a warm welcome, quality home cooked food and the finest beers, wines and spirits.
Our Fairtrade coffee’s pretty good too! Offering spectacular views across Torbay from inside or from our balcony.
7 locals recommend
Shoreline
Eastern EsplanadeWhere you are always assured of a warm welcome, quality home cooked food and the finest beers, wines and spirits.
Our Fairtrade coffee’s pretty good too! Offering spectacular views across Torbay from inside or from our balcony.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great seafront location and a varied menu of popular pub favourites make The Inn on the Green perfect for a family outing.
9 locals recommend
Inn on the Green Paignton
Esplanade RoadA great seafront location and a varied menu of popular pub favourites make The Inn on the Green perfect for a family outing.
The Old Smokey, is a renowned for great food, drink and hospitality. We serve real. ales, ciders, fine wines and also offer an exciting gin menu. We serve the best carvery everyday with a choice of 3 meats and lashings of tasty gravy as well as a fish and specials boards and children’s menu.
Jazz night ~ first Wednesday of the month.
24 locals recommend
Ye Olde Smokey House
Vicarage RoadThe Old Smokey, is a renowned for great food, drink and hospitality. We serve real. ales, ciders, fine wines and also offer an exciting gin menu. We serve the best carvery everyday with a choice of 3 meats and lashings of tasty gravy as well as a fish and specials boards and children’s menu.
Jazz night ~ first Wednesday of the month.
The Spinning Wheel on Paignton Seafront has a long-established reputation for being the No.1 entertainment venue in Torbay. A fantastic atmosphere and a great night out awaits you in our immensely popular cluster of bars and function area that provide an exciting program of nightly entertainment, including live music, dance music with our resident DJ and weekly karaoke.
28 locals recommend
Spinning Wheel Inn
19 Esplanade RdThe Spinning Wheel on Paignton Seafront has a long-established reputation for being the No.1 entertainment venue in Torbay. A fantastic atmosphere and a great night out awaits you in our immensely popular cluster of bars and function area that provide an exciting program of nightly entertainment, including live music, dance music with our resident DJ and weekly karaoke.
The Boathouse Bar and Grill in Paignton boasts one the best locations to wine and dine in the whole of Torbay… along with its stunning views and fantastic location, this is the perfect Summer bar if you like to dine al-fresco or enjoy a drink with friends in the sunshine.
16 locals recommend
The Boathouse
Marine DriveThe Boathouse Bar and Grill in Paignton boasts one the best locations to wine and dine in the whole of Torbay… along with its stunning views and fantastic location, this is the perfect Summer bar if you like to dine al-fresco or enjoy a drink with friends in the sunshine.
Sightseeing
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.
Paignton Harbour nestles on the western shores of TorBay situated midway between Torquay and Brixham harbours. Its understated beauty and authentic ‘fishing haven’ feel are often overlooked by visitors to the area and even some locals.
11 locals recommend
Paignton Harbour Master
South QuayPaignton Harbour nestles on the western shores of TorBay situated midway between Torquay and Brixham harbours. Its understated beauty and authentic ‘fishing haven’ feel are often overlooked by visitors to the area and even some locals.
Parks & Nature
Fantastic sandy beach on both North & Southsands with amusements, restaurants, park, water boats, etc
36 locals recommend
Goodrington Beach
Fantastic sandy beach on both North & Southsands with amusements, restaurants, park, water boats, etc
Set in an award-winning country park a mile away from the seafront, Cockington Court is an historic manor house with over twenty craft studios, tea rooms, walled art garden, tudor rose garden, contemporary art gallery and a popular children’s play area.
58 locals recommend
Cockington Court
Cockington LaneSet in an award-winning country park a mile away from the seafront, Cockington Court is an historic manor house with over twenty craft studios, tea rooms, walled art garden, tudor rose garden, contemporary art gallery and a popular children’s play area.
Great walking and views. Berry Head offers stunning views across Torbay. This limestone headland jutting out into the sea is home to rare wildlife including a Guillemot colony and Greater Horseshoe Bats.
73 locals recommend
Berry Head National Nature Reserve
Gillard RoadGreat walking and views. Berry Head offers stunning views across Torbay. This limestone headland jutting out into the sea is home to rare wildlife including a Guillemot colony and Greater Horseshoe Bats.
Arts & Culture
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.
A well-preserved late medieval house, built of local stone near the centre of Paignton, which 500 years ago was a small village clustered around its parish church.
6 locals recommend
Kirkham House
Kirkham StreetA well-preserved late medieval house, built of local stone near the centre of Paignton, which 500 years ago was a small village clustered around its parish church.
Entertainment & Activities
Splashdown Quaywest is one of the biggest and best waterparks and is situated on the gorgeous seafront at Goodrington Sands. With some of the English Riviera's most spectacular views, it is a great day out for family and friends, with something for everyone.
82 locals recommend
Splashdown Quaywest
Tanners RoadSplashdown Quaywest is one of the biggest and best waterparks and is situated on the gorgeous seafront at Goodrington Sands. With some of the English Riviera's most spectacular views, it is a great day out for family and friends, with something for everyone.
Located in the heart of Paignton we are a leisure centre offering a 33m swimming pool, 75 station gym, sports hall, 4 squash courts, and a friendly onsite café. If you have any questions or need more information please don't hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to welcoming you to Torbay!
27 locals recommend
Torbay Leisure Centre
Penwill WayLocated in the heart of Paignton we are a leisure centre offering a 33m swimming pool, 75 station gym, sports hall, 4 squash courts, and a friendly onsite café. If you have any questions or need more information please don't hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to welcoming you to Torbay!
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Working to save wildlife · Animal experiences · Free onsite parking · Conservation charity.
269 locals recommend
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadPaignton Zoo Environmental Park, Working to save wildlife · Animal experiences · Free onsite parking · Conservation charity.
Everything Else
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.
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.
Churston Golf Club’s biggest asset is the course itself. Not only is the 18 holes laid out and presented in a fashion that is always pleasing on the eye, Mother Nature has ensured that the sub strata of shillet and shale makes for excellent drainage therefore allowing play 365 days a year.
23 locals recommend
Churston Golf Club
Dartmouth RoadChurston Golf Club’s biggest asset is the course itself. Not only is the 18 holes laid out and presented in a fashion that is always pleasing on the eye, Mother Nature has ensured that the sub strata of shillet and shale makes for excellent drainage therefore allowing play 365 days a year.
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.
Paignton Pier
South SandsA great all Weather family attraction.
Dartmouth Castle is one of a pair of forts, the other being Kingswear Castle, that guard the mouth of the Dart Estuary in Devon, England.
117 locals recommend
Dartmouth Castle
Castle RoadDartmouth Castle is one of a pair of forts, the other being Kingswear Castle, that guard the mouth of the Dart Estuary in Devon, England.