Population 6,910 (ward 2011) Unitary authority Country England Dialling code 01803 Post town Paignton | OS grid reference SX8959 Region South West Sovereign state United Kingdom Ceremonial county Devon UK parliament constituency Torbay | |
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Similar Broadsands, Splashdown Quaywest Waterpark, Dartmouth Steam Railway, Babbacombe, Oddicombe Beach | ||
Death at goodrington sands with d7535 4 5 2013
Goodrington is a coastal village in Devon, England. It is situated in Tor Bay and lies between Torquay and Brixham, less than 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Paignton.
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- Death at goodrington sands with d7535 4 5 2013
- Map of Goodrington Paignton UK
- Huge storm waves hit devon resort of goodrington in paignton at high tide
- Environment
- References
Map of Goodrington, Paignton, UK
Goodrington has a railway station, on the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway, a water park, three beaches, a park with boating lake, various shops and other facilities. To the south there is also a popular dog walking route running along the coast to Broadsands. This passes several fishing spots and "Sugarloaf", a large hill with a view of the Bay. The village has two churches, St. George's (Anglican) and the Goodrington Methodist Church.
Huge storm waves hit devon resort of goodrington in paignton at high tide
Environment
The village is home to the largest known Davey Elm in the UK Goodrington Park and Youngs Park are now tended by a local group called Youngs Park People who keep the green in excellent condition with many planted areas.