A weekend in Paignton with the kids

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This weekend is built around short hops and one big day out for the kids. Base yourselves at one of four BritStays cottages in Paignton: Turtle Beach, Starfish Shack or Crabby Cove (each sleeps 4), or Shells Shore (sleeps 5). All are just 0.1 miles from Paignton Sands, where the Environment Agency rates the bathing water Good. Paignton station is 0.2 miles away, so arriving by train is easy, and there's EV charging nearby if you drive.

Day one pairs a gentle National Trust morning at Overbeck's Museum and Gardens with an afternoon at Woodlands Family Theme Park, 10.4 miles on. Day two has the longest drive, 20.6 miles to Crownhill Fort. After that it's just 3.4 miles to the Royal Citadel, so little legs get plenty of history without too much time in the car. Pack snacks for the road and save some energy for the beach back at base.

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Day 1

Start at an easy pace at Overbeck's Museum and Gardens. Then it's 10.4 miles to Woodlands Family Theme Park, so have snacks ready in the car and the kids will arrive fuelled for the afternoon.

Morning

Overbeck's Museum and Gardens

National Trust

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Afternoon

Woodlands Family Theme Park

Theme Parks

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Day 2

The 20.6-mile run to Crownhill Fort is the longest leg of the weekend, so set off after breakfast with drinks and nibbles to hand. The Royal Citadel is then a short 3.4 miles away, keeping the afternoon nicely relaxed.