Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Jurassic Coast

"At one time during its millions of years of history Torbay was itself in the middle of a desert, that red Devon soil is a giveaway. As the continents moved apart Torbay moved north. Now modern animals that live in the desert today, the tropics and the savannah can perhaps be seen living in Paignton Zoo."

"Paignton Zoo is home to over 2,500 animals and is a well-loved attraction. From lions, gorillas, giraffes and more, this zoo is undoubtedly a fabulous day out. There is the opportunity to attend feeding times and talks, so you can get up close and personal with the fascinating creatures."

"The Preston Sands Hotel is fittingly known as 'the Hotel on the beach'. Boasting modern and well appointed accommodation, with an enviable reputation for providing a warm welcome with friendly and attentive service – you are in for a treat!. Every bedroom is fully modernised and fitted with every expected modern comfort and convenience."

"This Victorian boys’ grammar school on the edge of Dartmoor National Park is now a 17-bedroom boutique hotel. It’s perfectly placed to explore South Devon’s attractions, a short drive from the A38."

"The ‘Guardian of the Dart’, as Dartmouth Castle is affectionately known, has stood watch over the Dart Estuary for centuries. The fortress’ robust coastal defences, which include cannons capable of sinking ships, were designed to protect the townspeople and their harbour from invasion. Its neighbour is Kingswear Castle, on the opposite side of the Dart."