A weekend in Paignton: an accessible itinerary

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A weekend in Paignton: an accessible itinerary

This weekend in Paignton is planned for wheelchair users and anyone with limited mobility. Every attraction and every stay listed states disabled access. Day one pairs Theden Animal Park with Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre, with lunch between them at The Church House Inn (food hygiene rating 5/5), 6.2 miles from the morning stop. Day two takes you to Paignton Zoo, then Greggs just 0.9 miles away (also rated 5/5), and on to the Britannia Museum.

For a base, Paignton Court Hotel is 0.1 miles from Paignton station and 0.2 miles from Paignton Sands, where the Environment Agency rates the bathing water Good. Ross Park caravanning is 4.6 miles from Hollicombe beach, rated Excellent. Access needs vary, so please check parking, accessible toilets and lifts directly with each place before booking. That includes both lunch stops, which don't state their access arrangements.

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Day 1

Begin at Theden Animal Park, then drive 6.2 miles to The Church House Inn for lunch and a further 8.1 miles to Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre. The pub doesn't state disabled access, so ring ahead about step-free entry, parking and toilets.

Morning

Theden Animal Park

Zoos & Wildlife

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Lunch

The Church House Inn

Pubs & Inns

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Afternoon

Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre

Museums & Galleries

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Day 2

The longest hop of the weekend is the 12.3-mile drive to Paignton Zoo, so allow an unhurried start. Lunch at Greggs is only 0.9 miles away (open Mo–Sa 07:00–17:30, Su 08:00–17:00), then it's 5.5 miles to the Britannia Museum. Greggs doesn't state disabled access, so check entry and seating before you set off.