River Dart

TORQUAY

BRIXHAM

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PAIGNTON

1 Kents Cavern

www.kents-cavern.co.uk Tel: 01803 215136 Postcode: TQ1 2JF

2 Berry Head National Nature Reserve

www.berryhead.org.uk Tel: 01803 882619 Postcode: TQ5 9AP

3 The Seashore Centre

www.reach-outdoors.comTel: 01626 873625Postcode: TQ4 6LP

4 Torquay Museum

www.torquaymuseum.org Tel: 01803 293975 Postcode: TQ1 1HG

5 Cockington Court and Craft Studios

www.cockingtoncourt.org Tel: 01803 607230 Postcode: TQ2 6XA

6 Torre Abbey

www.torre-abbey.org.uk Tel: 01803 293593 Postcode: TQ2 5JE

7 Brixham Heritage Museum

www.brixhamheritage.org.uk Tel: 01803 856267 Postcode:TQ5 8LZ

8 Occombe Farm

www.occombe.org.uk Tel: 01803 520022 Postcode: TQ3 1RN

9 Royal Terrace Gardens

Postcode: TQ2 5EZ

10 Geopark Sightseeing Cruises

Paignton Pleasure CruisesTel: 01803 529147 or 07767 622727

11 Paignton Geoplay Park

Postcode: TQ4 6AG

25th to 31st May

2019

There’s

something for

everyone!

across the English Riviera

Explore the Geopark,

there’s plenty to do all year...

Remember, the geology of the

Geopark is special and protected. Please help us care for it and take

only memories.

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www.englishrivierageopark.org.uk Find out more about other amazing Global Geoparks in the network

The Geopark encourages sustainable travel

www.globalgeopark.org

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An Epic Adventure...

400 million years in the making

What’s Happening? Geopark sightseeing cruises running daily, for further information call Paignton Pleasure Cruises on 01803 529147 or 07767 622727, plus arts and crafts, walks, talks, trails and much more.

UNESCO Global Geopark status

There’s a range of events all week that can help you enjoy, explore and experience all of the different aspects of the Geopark.

Global Geoparks are

not just about rocks!

with us!

Celebrate our unique

For more detailed event descriptions see

www.englishrivierageopark.org.uk

Our Place in the Seven Heavens - Art Exhibition Sat 25 to Fri 31 MayVenue: Artizan Gallery, 7 Lucius Street, Torquay, TQ2 5UW Time: Tues-Fri 11:00-18:00 & Sat 10:00-18:00 Cost: FREE Booking required: NoFurther info: 01803 428626

Fun, Beach Cleans & Paddle for Plastic!Sun 26 & Mon 27 May Venue: Churston Cove - Beach Clean - 16:00 on Sun 26 May / Breakwater Beach - Beach Clean - 16:00 on Mon 27 May Cost: FREE (Paddle for plastics must provide your own kit)Booking required: No Further info: www.facebook.com/CleanerCoasts/Tree Guardians

Spotter sheetSat 25 to Fri 31 May Venue: Visitor centre Cockington Village Time: Visitor centre open from 10:00-16:00 Cost: 50p per sheet Booking required: No Further info: 01803 605639

Ice Fest Sat 25 to Fri 31 May Venue: Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves Time: 09:00-16:00 Cost: All activities included in the cave admission Booking required: No Further info: www.kents-cavern.co.uk/events | 01803 215136

Rock Stars TrailSat 25 to Fri 31 May Venue: Torquay Museum Time: Museum opening hoursCost: FREE with Museum admission Booking required: NoFurther info: 01803 293975

Prehistoric Brixham - Caves Tues 28 & Thur 30 May Venue: Brixham Heritage Museum Time: 10:00-14:00 Cost: FREE Booking required: NoFurther info: 01803 856267

Fossil Hunt & Street Art Fossils at Torre Abbey Tues 28 MayVenue: Torre Abbey - Outside the Learning Lab Time: 10:30-12:30 Cost: FREE family drop in session for 3+ years.Booking required: NoFurther info: 01803 208746

Guided Geopark sightseeing Kayak tour Tues 28 to Fri 31 MayVenue: Shennel Cove, Meadfoot Beach Time: 10:30-14:00 Cost: £85 per tandem, £50 per individual. Booking required: YesFurther information: 01803 912963

Prehistoric Brixham - Pottery WorkshopWed 29 MayVenue: Brixham Heritage Museum Time: 10:00-12:00 Cost: Free drop in session for 8-13 year old children, accompanied by a responsible adult.Booking required: NoFurther info: 01803 856267

Ancient Bugs Grow BigFri 31 MayVenue: Learning Lab-Torre Abbey Time: 11:00-15:00 Cost: £5 per familyBooking required: YesFurther info: 01803 524950

Scrap Rocks & FossilsThur 30 MayVenue: Torre Abbey Museum Time: 10:00-12:00 Cost: £3 per child (£5 per family) Booking required: Yes Further info: hello@squirclearts.co.uk

Sea Kayak Taster SessionsFri 31 MayVenue: Reach Outdoors, Goodrington Time: 09:30-10:30, 11:00-12:00, 12:30-13:30, 14:00-15:00 Cost: £10 a headBooking required: YesFurther info: 01803 524950

Cockington Court Sculpture Trail 19 Launch WeekSun 26 May to Fri 31 MayVenue: Cockington Court Time: 10:00-16.30 Cost: FREEBooking required: NoFurther info: 01803 607230

Super Fossils at Torre Abbey! Sun 26 May Venue: Torre Abbey Museum Time: 10:30-12:30 Cost: £3 per child (£5 per family) Booking required: No Further info: hello@squirclearts.co.uk

The Brilliant Bug Home Scavenger HuntMon 27 to Fri 31 May Venue: Occombe Farm Time: 10:00-15:30 Cost: £2.50 per sheet Booking required: No Further info: 01803 520022

If Not Now-An interactive performance workshop with One Step Theatre Saturday 25 MayVenue: Torre Abbey Time: 14:30-16:00 Cost: FREEBooking required: YesFurther info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/if-not-now-interactive-performance-workshop-tickets-59021041524

Berry Head Guided Walk Mon 27 May Venue: Berry Head Time: 14:00-16:30 Cost: £3 per head, children free Booking required: No Further info: 01803 844102 Mobile 07768 418417

Become a Stone Age Cave Artist Wed 29 MayVenue: Torquay Museum Time: 10:30-12:30 & 13:30-15:30 Cost: FREE with Museum admission Booking required: No. Suitable for all ages. Further info: 01803 293975

Prehistoric Brixham - Art activities Sat 25, Tues 28, Wed 29, Thur 30 & Fri 31 MayVenue: Brixham Heritage Museum Time: 10:00-14:00 Cost: FREEBooking required: NoFurther info: 01803 856267

Festival fun at Kents Cavern

Fun in the Paignton Geoplay Park

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Walk the Geopark coastline

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