Paignton (/ˈpeɪntən/ 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 1998.

The Torbay area is a holiday destination

known as the English Riviera.

Paignton’s population in the United Kingdom Census of 2011 was 49,021.[1]

It 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.

As its population increased,

it merged with the villages of Goodrington and Preston.

Paignton is around 25 miles (40 km) north east of Plymouth

and 20 miles (32 km) south of Exeter,

and has the fourth largest population in Devon.

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PRESTON SANDS

PAIGNTON HARBOUR

FAIRY COVE, PAIGNTON

ROUNDHAM HEAD

ALTA VISTA ROAD

 ESPLANADE ROAD