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The GoUK.com Guide to areas in the UK
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Paignton and Torbay
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Location
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Coastal town in the South West of England in the county of South Devon. Paignton lies at the centre of a spectacular bay -
Tor Bay
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Population
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45,000
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Travel
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Torbay has good road and rail links to the rest of England. 3 hours by train to London
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Description
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The South West of England is an area of outstanding beauty with rugged coastlines, moors and quaint country villages. Paignton is a popular holiday resort with good beaches. Torbay, known as the English Riviera,
is described as having a "subtropical" climate - the area being
famous for its palm trees
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| Entertainment and Sports |
Paignton has a theatre and a 9 screen multiplex cinema. It also has a water park, zoo and steam railway. The area offers excellent sporting activities. Paignton has the main leisure centre of the bay with a large swimming pool. The area is popular for watersports including sailing and windsurfing. There are good coastal golf courses in the area |
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Surrounding Areas
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Paignton is surrounded by beautiful coastal scenery with red sandstone cliffs. Dartmoor National Park is nearby
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Location Map
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Paignton
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