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	Paignton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Paignton (pronounced Paynton) is an English coastal town on "the English Riviera" near Torquay, in the county of Devon.
		Nowadays Paignton depends heavily on tourism, and is marketed predominantly at the lower to middle earners of the British population.
		Paignton beach and the nearby Preston Sands are the best places in Torbay to launch for water sports such as wind and kite surfing, as well as dinghy sailing.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Paignton (457 words)

	Paignton
		Paignton lies in a central position and is renown for its many sandy beaches and its five-mile coastline.
		Paignton has many fine beaches, including Preston, Goodrington and Broadsands, all of which have good stretches of sand and provide safe bathing.
		Paignton Zoological and Botanical Gardens, described as one of the most beautiful in Europe, occupy seventy-five acres of an attractive Devonshire valley.
	www.torbay-methodists.org.uk /paignton (363 words)

	Etched on Devon's Memory
		PAIGNTON a flourishing seaside town on the shores of Tor Bay, has trebled in size since 1900 and now has some 25,000 people.
		Under the bishops of Exeter and Paignton acquired in 1295 a weekly market and a three-day fair at the festival of the Holy Trinity; and a borough appears to have been set up about the same time.
		of Paignton, was the seat of the Kirkhams from the reign of Edward I until the 17th century It is one of the most interesting of the smaller medieval "mansions" of Devon, retaining as it does its 14th century hall, screen, etc. The house was remodelled in I567 and again early in the 18th century.
	www.devon.gov.uk /etched?url=etched/ixbin/hixclient.exe&_IXP_=1&_IXR=110340 (883 words)

	PAIGNTON ZOO
		Paignton Zoo is not your ordinary run-of-the-mill Zoo, it has evolved over nearly a century into one of the worlds best Environmental Parks and contains over 70 endangered animals.
		Moving to Paignton gave Herbert the opportunity to pursue his passion for collecting and breeding domestic animals such as cattle, sheep, horses, dogs and pigeons.
		Exotic animals soon appeared, with the first monkeys arriving in 1910, and in 1911 Herbert bought the first of the Primley exotic birds, a pair of sulphur crested cockatoos which were to be the foundation of his ornithological collection.
	www.aplacetostayuk.homestead.com /paigntonzoo.html (2150 words)

	Paignton Harbour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Paignton Harbour nestles on the western shores of Tor Bay situated midway between Torquay and Brixham harbours.
		Paignton was a thriving fishing harbour for many years and some of the old traditions of seamanship are kept alive and passed on through generations of Paigntonians.
		Unlike the majority of harbours in Great Britain the approach to Paignton is made on the port side of the fairway and not the starboard side.
	www.torbay.gov.uk /index/leisure/harbours/paigntonharbour.htm (215 words)

	Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Situated in Devon and arguably one of the most picturesque lines in England, the standard gauge Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway operates from Paignton to Kingswear along the former Great Western Railway line.
		Starting adjacent to Paignton main line station, the steam railway runs for about 7 miles in a south-westerly direction.
		The first half of the journey (from Paignton to Churston) is up-hill along the rocky Devon coastline.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Paignton_and_Dartmouth_Steam_Railway (642 words)

	GENUKI: Paignton, Devon - Genealogy
		Paignton has risen into notice as a place of resort for invalids during the last fifteen years, and is capable of being made a first-rate watering place,.
		Paignton in six reigns: being the history of local government in Paignton (1863-1952).
		Narrative of a voyage to the South Seas and the shipwreck of the Princess of Wales cutter (3rd ed.).
	genuki.cs.ncl.ac.uk /DEV/Paignton (1124 words)

	Paignton is at the centre of the English Riviera with Torquay and Brixham on either side (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Paignton is at the centre of the English Riviera with Torquay and Brixham on either side.
		It is a friendly family style resort with the beaches of Preston and Paignton within easy walk of the town centre.
		A walk along the seafront will get you to Paignton harbour where you can get boat trips to Torquay, Brixham or around the coast to observe the numerous wildlife off the coast.Dolphins have also been known to be regular visitors to bay in the summer months.
	www.english-riviera.com /paignton.htm (401 words)

	Paignton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Paignton has a long sweeping seafront, a harbour and a wide open area known as Paignton Green.
		Paignton Environmental Park, now one of Britain's most advanced zoos, Oldway Mansion, modelled on the Palace of Versailles and the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway.
		Paignton Harbour is the smallest of the three enclosed harbours within Torbay, but is equally as busy.
	www.ansteyscove.co.uk /paignton.htm (410 words)

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		Paignton is a traditional seaside resort with its clean sandy beach; there you can enjoy long sunny days of swimming, sunbathing, pedal boats or windsurfing, or just strolling along the promenade to the pier or harbour.
		Paignton zoo is a great day out for ages.
		From Paignton, Torquay and Brixham harbours you can enjoy a wide range of sea, coast and marina activities such as water sports, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, diving and pleasure boat trips.
	www.angelfire.com /ns/rosstokes (254 words)

	Paignton Hotel Devon, Accommodation and Restaurant - The Dainton Hotel
		A non smoking establishment, The Dainton Hotel in Paignton is situated just 400 metres from the South West coastal path.
		Formerly a 1930's character house, The Dainton Hotel in Paignton prides itself on high levels of service, great accommodation and wonderful food at our A La Carte restaurant, Christies, which is open to non residents.
		Our beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms mostly possess stunning sea views over Paignton, Torquay and Brixham and priority is given to ensuring that high levels of personal service and cleanliness are provided at all times by the resident proprietors.
	www.daintonhotel.com (212 words)

	Welcome to Paignton (Palace Avenue) Methodist Church Website
		Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, UK Paignton (Palace Avenue) Methodist Church is a Friendly and Welcoming Church by the Gardens in Paignton Town Centre
		All text, music, images etc. unless otherwise stated, should be considered to be the property of Paignton (Palace Avenue) Methodist Church and should not be used without permission.
		Paignton (Palace Avenue) Methodist Church, Palace Avenue, PAIGNTON, Devon.
	www.palaceavenue-methodist.org.uk /welcome.htm (301 words)

	Paignton Devon
		Paignton - Devon, on the English Riviera in the centre of Torbay.
		Paignton offers all the pleasures of holiday accommodation hotels, building sand castles and relaxing on the beach; fishing from the harbour or by boat out at sea; take in an entertaining show with famous faces or see a film, and dine at the wide choice of restaurants and cafes.
		Paignton has an exciting blend of famous name stores, bookshops and antique shops and, running from the High Street all the way to the seafront, lots of seaside gift shops and amusements, which contribute to the free and easy holiday atmosphere Paignton is well known for.
	www.devonriviera.com /onlocation/paignton.asp (216 words)

	Paignton's History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		1859: To commemorate the completion of the Railway to Paignton a huge pudding was baked and a dinner was held on Paignton Green for invited guests.
		1936: It took a century and a half for the marshy land in Paignton to be reclaimed.
		Further information on the three coastal towns in the beautiful county of Devon and its fascinating history can also be found at www.torbytes.com and Torbay Library Services Local Studies Service at www.torbay.gov.uk/archives.
	www.torbay.gov.uk /vi/index/leisure/heritage/paignton-history.htm (415 words)

	Hotels and Guest Houses in Paignton - Cliveden Guest House
		A warm welcome to Cliveden Guest House situated in Paignton, the heart of the English Riviera, close to Torquay and Brixham in South Devon.
		The "Cliveden" is family run and nicely situated on the level 100 yards from the Sea front and a few minutes stroll from the town, Amusements, Theatre, Victoria Park and Coach and Rail Stations.
		Our aim is to ensure that your holiday in Paignton is one that you will remember and that you enjoy your stay with us by providing a high level of comfort and service, we like to think that we offer more than accommodation - we offer a home from home.
	www.clivedenguesthouse.co.uk (201 words)

	Paignton Venues, Conference Meeting Rooms, Team Building, Room Hire, Accommodation, Coach, Car & Limousine Hire ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Paignton Venue finding and Meeting Room Hire Sourcing the right venue or meeting room at the right price can be a daunting task, that's where we excel.
		Paignton Limousine Hire Want to travel in style we have over 600 American stretch Limousine companies available across the UK including companies that cover the Paignton area.
		Paignton Corporate Accommodation We specialise in negotiating low rates for corporate clients requiring 50+ nights accommodation anywhere in the UK including Paignton.
	www.ukcorporatesolutions.com /services/city/201.htm (1104 words)

	The Queens Hotel
		The Queens is one of Paignton’s favourite hotels with 76 en suite bedrooms, friendly staff, great service and fabulous food ensuring your stay is one you will be longing to repeat.
		The hotel is situated in a perfect central location in Paignton, just 200 yards from the town centre and the sea front.
		The Queens Hotel is ideally placed on a flat level position adjacent to the Town Centre; only a few minutes walk to the beach, multiplex cinema, crazy golf, pier, harbour, steam railway and other holiday attractions.
	www.queenspaignton.com (150 words)

	'Driftwood' 19th century cottage for rent near Paignton Harbour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		From the north quay there is a walkway through to the main Paignton beach and the esplanade with multiplex cinema.
		Paignton Zoo has become an environmental park, which was featured in a series on television and is well worth a visit.
		As is Oldway Mansion, built for the Singer family, where Paris Singer stayed with the ill-fated Isadora Duncan.
	www.driftwoodcottage.co.uk (306 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Devon \| No words to describe monkeys' play
		A single computer was placed in a monkey enclosure at Paignton Zoo to monitor the literary output of six primates.
		But after a month, the Sulawesi crested macaques had only succeeded in partially destroying the machine, using it as a lavatory, and mostly typing the letter "s".
		Paignton Zoo scientific officer Dr Amy Plowman said: "The work was interesting but had little scientific value, except to show that the 'infinite monkey' theory is flawed."
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/3013959.stm (365 words)

	Guy's Cliffe Holiday Apartments - Superb self catering accommodation in Paignton, Devon
		Paignton beaches, Preston and Paignton shopping centres with all their amenities are just a short flat walk away.
		Torquay is only one mile away to one side of the bay, the fishing port of Brixham and Dartmouth with it's famous Royal Naval College four miles to the other side.
		Paignton Zoo, Quaywest Water Park, Kents Caverns, Living Coasts, Babbacombe Model Village, Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway are all within a 3 mile radius.
	www.guyscliffe.co.uk (338 words)

	Paignton Devon, a tourist and holiday travel guide from TourUK
		Paignton, take the Torbay road from Newton Abbot and either take the Ring Road or go into Torquay and take the coast road round Torbay.
		Paignton, is part of Torbay, the English Riviera, and is a family resort with a harbour, long beaches and parks.
		The Beresford Hotel has eight en suite bedrooms, a comfortable residents' lounge,a sunny dining room and car parking We are situated in a quiet side street only 100 yards from the seafront near to the shops and restaurants.
	www.touruk.co.uk /devon/dev_paig.htm (847 words)

	Paignton Hotels - Accommodation & Guest Houses - Holidays in Devon
		We are one of only a very small number of Paignton Hotels rated with a Silver Award at four diamond level, in recognition of exemplary standards in guest accommodation.
		Whether you require to stay for a week, a weekend, or just one night, we will endeavour to make your stay an enjoyable one and look forward to the pleasure of your company.
		These faces, of which the maximum is 5, are as a result of customers who have stayed at The Cherwood having taken the time to re-enter the Cherwood web page, click on the logo and leave their comments.
	www.cherwood-hotel.co.uk (285 words)

	Accommodation Paignton, bed and breakfast (B&B),cottages, hotels, guest houses & other independent, self catering and ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Accommodation in Paignton and the surrounding area including cottages, guest houses, bed and breakfasts (B&Bs), hotels in Paignton, beach chalets, holiday lets, apartments, camp sites, caravan parks or other accommodation available in and around Paignton.
		Below are links to places to visit in and around Paignton, places to eat or drink at, in and around Paignton, along with useful shops, stores and outlets for while your holidaying or visiting in and around Paignton.
		Paignton Pier - loads of things to do for the whole family - amusements, rides, trampolines, coffee shop, bingo(!!!) Plenty of night life for everybody - lots of child friendly pubs, also lots of adult entertainment as well Good variety of eating places - to suit all tastes.
	www.gocoastal.co.uk /acc.asp?sc=1&ch=21&ob=5&txt=Paignton&fr=area (1156 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Devon \| Two giraffes killed in zoo fire
		A one-week-old baby giraffe and its mother have died in a fire at Paignton Zoo in Devon.
		Two elephants, a male giraffe and a zookeeper had a narrow escape from the blaze, which broke out among hay bales.
		The mother, who was born in August 1993 and came to Paignton Zoo in May 2000, seemed to have taken to her newborn this time, zoo staff said.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk/4707364.stm (474 words)

	Paignton Hotels, Accommodation & Guest Houses for Holidays in Devon
		Paignton Hotels, Accommodation and Guest Houses for Holidays in Devon
		We are one of only a very small number of Paignton hotels who have managed to achieve the high distinction of a 4 diamond rating from the English Tourism Council for guest accommodation.
		Whether you require bed and breakfast or half board accommodation, wish to stay for a week, a weekend, or just one night, we will endeavour to make your stay an enjoyable one and look forward to the pleasure of your company.
	www.sthdevon.freeserve.co.uk (168 words)

	Paignton Caravan Parks, Campsites, and Holiday Parks
		Exeter airport is 20.9 miles (33.6 km) from Paignton, Devon.
		The M5 jnct 31 is approximately 16.1 miles (25.8 km) from Paignton.
		The Paignton Railway Station is about 1.2 miles (2 km) from Paignton.
	www.pickatrail.com /sun/p/england/campsites/paignton_devon.html (100 words)

	HALIEN Paignton - Intro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		This site presents a virtual tour of Paignton, Torbay, Devon, incorporating over 400 digital photographs taken from over 50 viewing spots within the Paignton area.
		From any selected spot within the tour the current view is shown as a central (640 by 480 pixel) main image.
		Select a list of all the spots on this tour, or choose one of the spots below...
	www.tor-bay.com /tour/Paignton/intro.htm (194 words)

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