Paignton, United Kingdom Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Not so much a rival to Torquay as its complement, PAIGNTON lacks the gloss of its neighbour, but also its pretensions. Activity is concentrated at the southern end of the wide town beach, around the small harbour that nestles in the lee of the appropriately named Redcliffe headland. Otherwise, diversion-seekers could wander over to Paignton Zoo (daily 10am–6pm or dusk if earlier; £7.70; www.paigntonzoo.org.uk ), a mile out on Totnes Road, or board the Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway at Paignton's Queen's Park train station near the harbour. Running daily from June to September, … more »