Goodrington facts for kids
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 Goodrington beach and part of the park |
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| Population | 6,910 (ward 2011) |
| OS grid reference | SX8959 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PAIGNTON |
| Postcode district | TQ4 |
| Dialling code | 01803 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Goodrington is a lovely coastal village in Devon, England. It's located right on Tor Bay, nestled between the towns of Torquay and Brixham. You'll find it less than 1 kilometre (about half a mile) south of Paignton. Goodrington is especially famous for its beautiful sandy shore, known as Goodrington Sands.
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A Glimpse into Goodrington's Past
Goodrington has a long history! It was first mentioned way back in the year 1086 in a very old book called the Domesday Book. Back then, it was called Godrintone. Over the years, its name changed a bit, and by the 1700s, people were writing it as Goderington.
For a long time, local areas were managed by something called a "hundred." Goodrington was part of the Kerswell Hundred, and later the Haytor Hundred. Today, many local services for Goodrington are provided by the Torbay Council, which started in 1972.
Fun Things to Do in Goodrington
Goodrington is a great place for a visit, with lots of fun activities and places to explore!
Explore Goodrington's Attractions
You can find a special railway station here, which is part of the Dartmouth Steam Railway. This railway takes you on a scenic journey using old-fashioned steam trains.
If you love water, you're in luck! Goodrington has a water park where you can splash around and have a blast. There are also three lovely beaches where you can relax, build sandcastles, or swim.
Parks and Outdoor Adventures
The village also has a nice park with a boating lake, perfect for a relaxing paddle. You'll find various shops nearby if you need anything.
For those who enjoy walking, there's a popular path along the coast heading south towards Broadsands. This path is great for walking dogs and passes by several spots where people like to fish. You'll also see a big hill called "Sugarloaf" along the way, which offers amazing views of the whole bay.
Local Churches
Goodrington is home to two churches: St. George's Church, which is an Anglican church, and the Goodrington Methodist Church.
Getting Around Goodrington
The main road in Goodrington is Dartmouth Road (A379). You can catch the Stagecoach Devon service 12 bus here, which runs every 10 minutes between Brixham and Newton Abbot. There's also a local bus service, number 25, run by Torbay Mini Buses. This bus goes between Paignton (near Morrisons) and Roundham Road, passing through the town centre. It runs about once an hour.
Goodrington's Green Spaces
Goodrington is proud to be home to the largest known Davey Elm tree in the entire UK!
The beautiful Goodrington Park and Youngs Park are looked after by a local group called "Youngs Park People." They do a wonderful job keeping these green spaces in excellent condition, with many lovely planted areas for everyone to enjoy.
