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Paignton is unbeatable for family fun. Colourful gardens, glittering illuminations and a host of special activities make the resort great fun for visitors of all ages. Paignton has a long sweeping seafront, a harbour and a wide open area known as Paignton Green. Further inland, the town area has a lively centre with interesting shops.
There are some superb beaches in and around Paignton and the resort of Goodrington with its outdoor water park is not to be missed. Also around the town you will find Paignton Environmental Park, now one of Britain's most advanced zoos, Oldway Mansion, modelled on the Palace of Versailles and the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway.