Paignton
Located in Torbay, England Coordinates: 50°26′08″ N 3°34′04″ W
- Population
- 67,520
- 67.5K
- Elevation
- 8 m
- above sea level
- Local time
- UTC+00:00
- Europe/London · UTC+00:00
About Paignton
Paignton is a town. Location: Torbay, England. Population: 67,520. Elevation: 8 m.
Paignton ( PAYN-tən) is a seaside town on the coast of Tor Bay in Devon, England. Together with Torquay and Brixham it forms the borough of Torbay, which was created in 1968. The Torbay area is a holiday destination known as the English Riviera. Paignton has origins as a Celtic settlement and was first mentioned in 1086. It grew as a small fishing village and a new harbour was built in 1847. A railway line was opened to passengers in 1859, creating links to Torquay and London.
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In comparison
- Most populous of 3 places in Torbay
- Nearest larger town: South Hams District, 19 km W
- 47 sights and natural places within 10 km Roundham Head Hill, Paignton Zoo
Nearby attractions & nature
Everything nearby-
Roundham Head Hill Mountain, Torbay0.8 km SE
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Paignton Zoo Attraction, Torbay1.4 km SW -
Clennon Hill Mountain, Torbay1.5 km SW
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Goodrington Sands Beach, Torbay2.1 km S
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Occombe Mediumwave Transmitter, Mast East Landmark, Torbay2.5 km NW
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Occombe Mediumwave Transmitter, Mast West Landmark, Torbay2.5 km NW
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Yalberton Hill Mountain, Torbay2.6 km SW
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Blue Mountain Mountain, Marldon3.6 km NW
Sources & licences
Data last updated: · 2 independent sources