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Welcome to the English Riviera Geopark and a landscape of dramatic changes, of exploration and discovery.
A landscape untouched by glaciation, revealing stories unseen elsewhere in the world. Stories of tropical seas and scorching deserts, raised beaches and drowned forests, hippopotami and mammoth, straight-tusked elephant and sabre-toothed tiger, cave bear and earliest man.
News from the Geopark
20 Apr
The new attraction on Paignton Green has been jam-packed with eager young players since it opened before the Easter holidays.
29 Mar
The play park has been a real community effort.
8 Mar
TV'S 'Mister Rocks' geologist Iain Stewart was bowled over by his sneak preview of Torbay's new Geoplay park.
7 Dec
The English Riviera Tourism Company has launched a state-of-the-art new website to draw in more visitors over 2012.
17 Nov
A PIECE of old bone has earned the English Riviera an estimated £1million of free publicity around the world.
4 Nov
High profile spot for the English Riviera Geopark at the 36 UNESCO conference alongside great result for the Global Geoparks Network.
3 Nov
Kents Cavern Jawbone is Britain’s oldest human fossil
29 Sep
THE way the English Riviera is promoting and enhancing the quality of its great outdoors has secured an international accolade for another four years.
25 Aug
The wonders of the English Riviera Global Geopark were revealed in their full glory when Torbay's tourism industry took to the water.
11 Aug
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8 Jul
Cockington Court Craft Centre will host the world premiere of Henry Bruce's Horizon Cube exhibition from Friday 22 July to Monday 29 August.
23 Jun
INTERNATIONAL experts have cast an eye over the Bay to see if it is still worthy to be part of a global geological network.
21 Jun
Principals visit Royal Terrace Gardens
20 Jun
TWO international experts are putting progress on the English Riviera's Geopark under the spotlight.
18 Jun
Representatives from Unesco and the Global Geopark Network arrive on the English Riviera for a three-day inspection visit from Sunday, June 19.
8 Jun
The English Riviera Geopark Festival is building on its firm foundations.
3 Jun
Two inspirational new guides to walks along the South West Coast Path National Trail will be launched at the English Riviera Geopark Festival on Sunday 5th June.
31 May
Hidden treasures of the English Riviera Geopark can be traced with the help of technology this week.
30 May
THE English Riviera Geopark Festival which picks up steam this week may hold the key to success in retaining the Bay's global Geopark status.
25 May
Nick Powe, owner of Kents Cavern and chairman of English Riviera Geopark Organisation, recently hosted an industry awareness evening.
19 May
Visitors to Occombe Farm over the Bank Holiday weekend on 28 and 29 May will be able to broadcast live from Paignton all over the world.
18 May
David Ayres has just set up a magnificent display of photographs at Brixham Adult & Community Learning Centre reflecting his interest in Geology.
12 May
The English Riviera has scooped a record-breaking 16 awards for its beaches, landing the title as the clean beach capital of England.
10 May
This month sees the start of the annual Geopark Festival on the English Riviera
5 May
Those seeking adventure, exploration and a taste of the sea will have a treat in store this summer with the introduction of a series of brand new Geopark Discovery Packages on the English Riviera Global Geopark.
22 Apr
On Sunday 5 June the English Riviera Geopark will be taking on its neighbours, The Jurassic Coast, in a unique cricket match and Torbay Council is encouraging local residents to take part.
18 Jan
SINCE its creation ten years ago, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust has taken care of about 1,700 acres of rural and coastal open spaces and woodland on the English Riviera. The trust has an impressive track record of delivering ambitious projects with limited funding. But probably what we will look back on in years to come as the trust's most significant achievement is the creation of the Global Geopark for the English Riviera, an international accreditation endorsed by UNESCO...
4 Oct
Torquay's ambitious £3million garden and cliff staircase was packed with walkers on Saturday afternoon.
30 Sep
GIANT standing stones and tiny ancient monuments are among the artworks unveiled at Royal Terrace gardens this weekend.
27 Sep
From Geopark fun to a performance by The Quails, street performers to a digital light show this week's Royal Terrace Gardens Festival (Saturday 2 October) promises to be a day packed with fun activities for all the family.
20 Sep
A brand new guidebook, showcasing the English Rivera's unique, natural landscape has just been published and is now available for purchase.
15 Aug
A day of celebrations and a spectacular light show using Torquay's Rock Walk as its backdrop will mark the official opening of the £3million restoration project.
30 Jul
The English Riviera is pleased to announce that it is hosting a brand new exhibition featuring Damien Hirst's Mother and Child, Divided (Exhibition Copy). This will be the first time the piece has been seen in the UK outside of London
21 Jun
The English Riviera Global Geopark film, We Love Our Geopark, will be shown every day at the 2010 Glastonbury Festival...
7 Jun
A seal's-eye view of Torquay's Thatcher Rock has won the first English Riviera Geopark photographic competition...
5 Jun
We have just had the great pleasure of participating in the GeoQuest journey...
5 Jun
Beery Head is putting in another star appearance at this weekend's Occombe Farm Beer Festival...
2 Jun
One of Torbay's gateway sites, which helps residents and visitors discover the wonders of the resort's Geopark, has re-opened following a facelift...
29 May
Don't miss the Mystery Mammoth Day today at the Seashore Centre, Goodrington...
Events in the Geopark
10 Apr - 25 Jul
Torquay Museum
A fascinating insight into South Devon's forgotten industry.
Meet: Torquay Museum
Time: Daily...
25 Apr - 23 May
Occombe Farm
Are you keen to get cooking but unsure where to begin? Scared to give it a go alone with only a...
19 May
The Seashore Centre
At the Trust we are committed to keeping Torbay's marine environment happy! Marine litter has a...
19 May
Occombe Farm
Enjoy a guided tour around our beautiful kitchen garden, forest garden and demonstration World War...
26 May
Brixham
Explore the Geopark's spectacular coastline on this memorable canoe adventure – this is the...
26 May
Occombe Farm
A two-day workshop for those with some experience of breadmaking and looking to expand their...
26 May
Occombe Farm
Join our grower for some fun gardening tasks and pick up tips for growing your own tasty organic...
2 - 10 Jun
Torquay Museum
A fascinating insight into South Devon's forgotten industry.
Meet: Torquay Museum
Time: Daily...
2 Jun
Paignton Geoplay Park, Paignton Seafront
Fantastic free fun all day! Activities, events and entertainment for all the family to enjoy...
2 Jun - 26 Oct
Brixham Heritage Museum
A free art competition for children aged 12 years and under. Produce a prehistoric style cave...
2 - 10 Jun
From Torquay and Brixham Harbours
Travel aboard the Clipper or Torquay Belle for a fantastic cruise which allows you to explore the...
2 - 10 Jun
Berry Head, The Seashore Centre or Occombe Farm Visitor Centres
Pop into a Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust Visitor Centre at Berry Head National Nature...
2 - 10 Jun
Kents Cavern
Follow the new fantastic fossil trail in the woodlands
Meet: Kents Cavern
Time: Daily Kents...
2 Jun
Various locations around Brixham Harbour
Celebrating the history and heritage of Brixham with a wide range of events and activities all...
3 Jun
From The Seashore Centre
A walking exploration and explanation where once desert sands, a submerged volcano and...
3 Jun
Kents Cavern
Join us for an interactive paleontology themed tour of the caves – ending in disaster! Then...
4 Jun
Meet Shoalstone outdoor swimming pool
Help the Trust’s marine rangers in a race against the tide to discover as much rockpool...
5 Jun
Occombe Farm
Join in and become a Occombe nature explorer with the rangers and discover some of the weird and...
6 Jun
Torquay Museum
A rare opportunity to see some of the amazing objects that are usually kept in the museum...
6 Jun
Berry Head
Children accompanied by adults are invited to drop in and assist Brixham Museum’s...
6 Jun
Torquay Museum
This guided walk will open your eyes to the wide array of different building stones that have...
6 Jun
The Seashore Centre
Would you survive if you lived in the stone age? Walk back through time to a hidden rocky cove...
7 Jun
Meeting location provided on booking
This half day wild caving adventure is a unique opportunity to challenge yourself, explore a vast...
7 Jun
Occombe Farm
Discover the incredible edibles that come from our Geopark soil. A fun workshop for children...
7 Jun
Kents Cavern
A specialist visit into Kents Cavern, one of Europe’s top ancient human cave dwellings...
7 Jun
Brixham Heritage Museum
Join Flint Knapping expert Karl Lee for a hands on workshop to learn about and make prehistoric...
7 Jun
Inner Harbour, Brixham
An unforgettable evening boat trip exploring our amazing Geopark coast with a marine ranger who...
7 Jun
Torquay Museum
An Evening Lecture by Dr Graham Lott of the British Geological Survey at Torquay Museum
Meet:...
7 Jun
Berry Head
A unique opportunity to see the rare Greater Horseshoe Bats of Berry Head NNR that live in...
7 Jun
Torquay Museum
Learn about fascinating fossils and join in a fun craft activity making your own fossils (for...
8 Jun
Kents Cavern
Free, fun story telling in the caves for families with children up to age 11 by Torbay Libraries....
8 Jun
Kents Cavern
Travel back in an imaginary time machine to the Stone Age. Try your hand at making a fire with...
8 Jun
The Seashore Centre
Join us on our snorkel adventure and see the weird and wonderful creatures that live in the...
8 Jun
Occombe Farm
Get creative in the woods! Make weird and wonderful woodland tree spirits using clay from the red...
8 Jun
Torquay Museum
Find out how crystals are formed and make a model Crystal Cave (for ages 8-12).
Meet: Torquay...
9 Jun
Grenville House, Brixham
Explore Torbay’s spectacular coastline on this memorable canoe adventure – this is...
10 Jun
Oddicombe Beach Café
Prepare to get wet and go wild, as Sophie Pierce (BBC Radio Devon) and Matt Newbury lead you on a...
10 Jun - 19 Jul
Kitchen Gallery, Cockington Court Craft Centre
To celebrate the Geopark Festival finale the highly skilled local artists and craft workers of...
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Meet our patron
Television's favourite geologist Prof. Iain Stewart is patron of the English Riviera Geopark.
Iain is the presenter of Journeys from the Centre of the Earth, the award winning BBC series Earth - The Power of the Planet and his current BBC series How Earth Made Us.
See what Iain has to say about his role as Geopark patron
Hong Kong Geopark
In November 2009, the English Riviera Geopark signed a partnership agreement with the Hong Kong Geopark, allowing both Geoparks to strengthen
their international relationship. Click here to find out more about our sister Geopark
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