Paignton

Paignton [ peɪntən ] is a coastal town on the " English Riviera ", adjacent to Torquay in southwest England.

Paignton formerly belonged to the county of Devon, but since 1997 it is part of an administratively independent unitary authority of Torbay. The three places in the Unitary Authority have good together 132,000 inhabitants in 2006. Over the years, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham are so grown that the three cities seem like a. Paignton itself has 47,500 inhabitants ( 2004).

History

Paignton, are shown for the different names in the history ( Paington, Paynton, Payington, Paignton) is listed as Peinton in the Domesday Book. Since 1837 Paignton is the official name. Presumably, the area was first settled around 700 around. It is believed that the name of the farm of Paega 's people came from.

1856 Paignton was connected to the railway. Built in 1874 the American sewing machine manufacturer Isaac Singer the Oldway Mansion; In 1923, the zoo was opened in Paignton, which today is one of the main attractions and the third largest zoo in England is.

Until the 19th century Paignton was a fishing village. In the 19th century, a new port was built. At the same time in this era of tourism grew considerably. As a result, in Paignton was a 236 m long pier built to offer tourists entertainment. Today, tourism is the main source of income Paignton.

Tourist Attractions

• The " Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway ", a railway to Kingswear / Dartmouth viaduct and tunnel, which is now being operated as a steam railway.
• The " Quay West Water Park" in Goodrington.
• The " Esplanade Road " and the harbor with its many cafes and restaurants.
• Another tourist attraction is the Zoo ( in Totnes Rd).
• The South West Coast Path, marked by a yellow acorn as a sign, the coast runs along to Brixham.

Beaches

As Torquay Paignton and Brixham has beautiful beaches; from north to south:

• Preston Sands
• Paignton Beach
• Goodrington Sands
• Broadsands
• Elberry Cove