PAIGNTON | Exploring the charming seaside holiday town of Paignton, Devon

[@antonycherry1947]

Hi! As a Torquinian (person born in Torquay) now living in Paignton, I am always pleased and somehow flattered when someone takes the trouble to film a lovely Gimbal walk here such as yours. Your vlog was all the more enjoyable because of the sunny blue sky day you chose in order to show our town off at its best. Yes, at 1 minute-20 secs (1-20), You showed our much loved cinema, looking better now after many years of expensive restoration inside and out. All paid for by charity and hard work by volunteers. You're quite right, it is the oldest purpose built cinema in Europe and one that our Agatha Christie used to often frequent. And I have actually sat in her favoured seat! Torbay Road is, for now, traffic free. Torbay Council launched a public consultation some time ago regarding several ideas to improve Paignton, including a petition style vote for or against the pedestrianisation of Torbay Road. The overwhelming result was in favour of it. Now the traders are up in arms about it... why didn't they object before the trial closure of the road took place? Nearby Victoria Street has been pedestrianised for years and is thriving! Road precinct and cafe culture... sounds good to me. 5-05, The Talk of the Town. One of our better Wetherspoons and one that I know very well. 5-57, Sue Barker. I met her once many years ago at the Palace Hotel in Torquay when she was just starting out as a tennis player. I shook her hand... lovely girl. 5-57, I can answer your question about why the Vue Cinema is where it is. Back in the 1960's, it was built as a theatre for holidaymakers and locals. It was called The Festival Theatre then and was built to rival The Princess Theatre in Torquay. It was located where it is, next to the beach, to give it that 'Seaside Holiday Attraction' vibe. Also, there was and still is another theatre in the centre of the town, the 'Palace Theatre', so they had to be a distance apart. I watched both Kim Wilde and Debbie Harry sing (at different times) at the old Festival Theatre back in the day. Sweet memories! 🥰 11-06, You crossed the road near the mini roundabout at the junction of Esplanade Road and Sands Road which was possibly the most dangerous place in that area that you could have picked! Some time ago I was driving along Sands road towards the mini roundabout & Esplanade Road and just as I as about to turn left onto Esplanade Road I had to jam my brakes on hard to avoid running over four people who were crossing blindsided at that exact place! Not recommended to anyone watching your vlog who may be visiting Paignton anytime. 14-08, Paignton Harbour. Beautiful, (when the tide's in!) I would highly recommend the boat trips across the bay to Torquay, Brixham, Dartmouth and other places along the coast. Fabulous. 18-32, It's at about at this point where you tell us that the sand on the beach is red because of "the iron in the limestone." Um, firstly, there is much limestone in the cliffs in Torquay and Brixham, but there is certainly no iron in it. The sand is red because, if you didn't notice, the cliffs in Paignton are made of sandstone which is red. The sand is only red because it used to be part of the cliffs before they were eroded by the sea over years. However, most of the SOIL in Devon is coloured red because THAT is what contains high quantities on iron. (Just so you know). 23-19, Yes, our lovely pier with its fish and chips, ice cream shop, sideshows for kids and the huge amusement arcade along the length of it. I spent many happy hours there as a kid and wouldn't be without it. And, as you mentioned, the lovely dogs on the beach! (In winter only unfortunately). The next beach on, towards Torquay, is a smaller beach called Preston Beach. (Preston, Paignton... not Preston, Lancs. 😂) It's pretty much a locals' beach. In winter and when the tide's out, it's a dogs' paradise. For me too, when I go there for walks in the afternoons and see them all running around and enjoying themselves. Finally, thank you SO MUCH for coming to Paignton and making this vlog. Like I said, I treat it as a huge compliment when vloggers like yourself take the time to come here and literally show the world out wonderful town. Keep up the good work!

[@williba24]

Any relation to Michael and his brother and their mother Eve. Michaels's daughter is in an ABBA copy group.

[@antonycherry1947]

@@williba24 Sorry, no relation.

[@TheHongKongHermit]

Great added context, thank you.

[@keithphillips2035]

I have lived in Paignton for the last 12 years, it is truly a magical place. We visited Paignton a couple of times many years ago when my parents were still alive, the fond memories have always stayed with me so I moved here when I retired and I enjoy every minute of my life here. Thank you for a great video of my hometown.

[@Leo-pz5ge]

I did the train journey from Paignton to Kingswear in August 2021. It was lovely.

[@andrewlinesjah4538]

What lies are you tellin' , Paigton is such a dump , That I took a 1,5 hour tour via WhatsApp video call . I think the phone end call button jammed 😂 Two " Towns " merged , Both scenic , A transition between seaside and town landscape surrounded by forest ... No wonder it's a tourist destination . And no cullin' the gulls , Even if they do rob your fish n chips n sausage rolls 😂

[@user-rc9mi1ev7q]

The pink hotel is the Cherry Tree Hotel. It used to be called the Bramcote Hotel and my mother and father owned it. I was born in Paignton in 1952 and lived in the hotel until 1964 when we became 10 pound Poms and moved to Australia. This video brought back wonderful memories, thank you.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you so much!!

[@drjthornley]

10. Childhood holidays here and you went to all the right places for me. I love that you subtitle rather than most people who yakkk. It's almost like being there again. Thank you so much.

[@mikeswift6713]

Great video, 10/10 Only visited Paignton once in 1989, blue skies, blue seas and heat to melt lead. It was the first time we stayed in a hotel with our three lads after years in flats, The Clifton Hotel on Kernou Road, it was more to the left than you filmed. On the first meal our lads cleaned their plates, unlike the family on the next table, the owner asked if they could manage a “a grown up meal”, we said we only booked for two adults and three children but he said he hated waste and for the rest of the stay provided full meals for them. We did get to the station when we went on the Paignton to Kingswear steam railway and the trip across the river Dart to Dartmouth and a trip up the river. We did go the cinema to watch Indian Jones and the Last Crusade, not sure if it was the one in your video. We also went to a theatre at Babbacombe to see No Sex Please, We’re British staring Paul Henry from Crossroads. There was a family with similar aged children and we drove over the hills to Brixham stopping at a go-cart circuit where the children had a great time before having a fish supper in Brixham We were staying longer than them and they had visited the miniature village at Babbacombe when the Close Encounters of the Third Kind didn’t work so they were given the free tickets for the next performance as they couldn’t use them they gave to us, it did work for us Sorry for the long post but you did ask for memories.

[@rjc7026]

My family have been going to Paignton since the late 40's when my dad was young. Many memories from around there as a child, we used to stay round the bay in Goodrington and walk into the town. I have a picture of the thatched house at 17.20 from 1957 only difference is that the glass screen windows aren't there, dad spent many holidays there as a kid in that house as it was a hotel years ago, he even dragged mom there for their honeymoon! I went last year, nothing much changes except the variety of shops but nice to see the sun out in January, lovely walk around video.

[@charlie3790]

i'm lucky to be able to walk down to this beach in no time at all! i've lived in paignton for almost 8 years now :)

[@markbirchall8225]

I spent many Summers in Paignton as a kid at the Great Western Hotel. This was back in the 80s and early 90s. Still remember the cinema next to Paignton Station (saw Independence Day here when I was 15!), and recall a large Woolworths store opposite. It's bittersweet watching these videos because whilst I'm sad I can't be a kid again I'll always love this town & associate it with the innocent of childhood & the excitement of going on Summer holidays for a week in the Summer.

[@Inyokernjb]

Lived in Paignton in 1974 worked at The Redcliffe Hotel and in the Melba Coffee lounge great times great weather then came back to The Midlands .

[@petrus666love]

OMG that’s crazy , I was born in Paignton in 1960 , I worked at the Melba Cafe in 1972 with my friend Tony Abbott, I got sacked because my Mr, Whippy ice cream was too big 😂 then I got a chefs apprentice job at the Livermead Cliff Hotel in 1979 when Jeffry Poat was the manager there ! How crazy is that , you must of known Stuart Bolton too , the head chef there , dam just re read you said Red Cliff hotel , not Livermead, I know your hotel well too , went out with a waitress from there .

[@rogerbewley6957]

Great video thanks. Last visited Paignton in the late fifties, the early sixties. Wife and I have booked a short stay next week ((25th to 28th July 2023) travelling by train from Oxfordshire ( just like we used to as a family with Mum, Dad and elder sister) and hope the weather is kind to us!! Originally would visit for two weeks each August and Dad would automatically re-book the same hotel for the same dates the following year, happy days. Looking forward to seeing just how the area has changed

[@fredrikgranath7154]

Spent summers in Paignton as a child in the 80s and 90s. Love seeing the place off season, but it seems it is a bit run down. My parents went there this summer - my Mum's first visit was in the 60s. We really love the place and have fond memories and had dear friends there. Thank you for all your lovely vids! I live in Sweden and haven't been back to the UK since 2014, but I've been to a lot of the places you visit. Watching feels like a great way to keep a connection.

[@anythingbootneck]

Very enjoyable and yes, pink was my favourite to!

[@elainehowell2836]

Hope you both had a nice new year and this place is nice and sunny and the seagulls is looking out for food and the beach and the sea is very claim and busy too thanks

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you Elaine Happy New Year! Hope you’re good Keep well and have a great week!

[@simonevans6664]

I love Torbay and holiday there quite a lot. It's a beautiful part of the UK. Have great memories of our times there. My wife even called our two cats Paignton and Torquay. You should have taken a walk from Paignton harbour up over the headland to Goodrington sands, such stunning views up there. Love the videos, keep up the great work

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you so much Two Torbay videos this weekend too coming up!

[@emmasweeney4527]

I visited Paignton for the first time in Aug with my son and we absolutely adored it! The B&B we stayed at was perfect and there was just so much to see and do. We managed to get a couple of day trips to Torquay and Brixham too. Beautiful little part of the UK. We’re excited to come back this summer!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Torquay and Brixham videos coming up on the channel this weekend too actually!

[@simons5193]

Great video. Brought back many memories. We used to go to Torquay a lot and visit Paignton while there. Great place. It has changed somewhat but not a great deal.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks Simon Enjoyed filming this one ❤️

[@davidcattell7311]

Wonderful video. Enjoyed many happy times at Paignton and neighbouring Goodrington Sands as a child in the 1970s and 80s. My favourite holiday haunts, especially with the steam trains! Don't remember quite so many cars parking on the prom' though! Quite ironic when considering that they've pedestrianised the main shopping street! Think that the Vue cinema has taken over the theatre site. Entertainers such as Ken Dodd were on the bill when we used to visit! My Mum, is now bedridden with dementia. Do hope that watching these videos helps her to remember our happy family holidays and days out to all of these lovely places. Definitely a 10 out of 10 from us.

[@B.landon]

Paignton and those amusement arcades take me back to my childhood in the early nineties, the number of hours at weekends and summer holidays we must of spent in them, I remember a wrestling game, it was the day's of Hulk Hogan and WWF being popular, we could never get past the 5 wrestler, the amount of money we must of spent trying to beat him. 🤣🤣🤣

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Ha ha sounds like those arm grabber machines these days

[@B.landon]

@@GimbalWalkTV they drop just before it reaches the hole 😄

[@Dempo1000]

My Town for the last 30 years

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Nice! How is it for you?

[@Dempo1000]

@@GimbalWalkTV Love it here. The cinema used to be a Theatre lots of Famous people appeared there. Will you be going to the Zoo? i worked there for a few years

[@biogee5313]

We stayed in Paignton for our honeymoon 50 years ago this summer thinking of going back this year.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

It's still beautiful as ever

[@bexhil7]

Another great &fantastic video of PAIGNTON | Exploring the charming seaside holiday town of Paignton, Devon!❤❤💚💚💜💜.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks Michael!

[@CraftyCrazies]

The cinema was built on the site of the former festival theatre in the 90s. I have lived in the area all my life but never actually been to the harbour end of the beach. I am now going to go down that way.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Ah nice!

[@richardhinchliffe1678]

Went there as a kid on holiday lovely place but not much to do tbh but was years ago might be a lot different now

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Yeah fair

[@sibience]

I grew up in Paignton in the late 80s and 90s. It's changed a lot since then. It used to be a great place in the summer with lots of tourists and foreign students about. In the winter it was awful. It's fun you went right past the cinema, I remember watching Jurassic Park there in 93.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

That was an amazing film to see when it first came out wasn't it!

[@philipparose1995]

Looking forward to the Cornwall videos! Just listening to the sea is relaxing! ☺️ I agree, the pink house was my favourite too!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Yay, thank you!

[@heathermurray9939]

You should come back to Carlisle Cumbria as you missed lots of different places. Even go to Keswick lake district Cumbria to see " castle Rigg stone circle Keswick lake district, on 21st June is mid summer's night hundreds of people gather as it is haunted

[@GimbalWalkTV]

That’s the plan - will be there soon ❤️

[@davemanley1311]

Awesome video if forgot how I enjoyed many holiday there loved riding on the steam railway

[@sonyabrown6353]

We retired to Paignton 4 years ago and love it here. Your video shows a lot of what is special about it, so much to do throughout the year. Would never want to live anywhere else now.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

That’s great to hear So many people moan and whinge about the places they live it’s great to hear the reality and someone that’s happy

[@tidborough]

My home Town is Torquay and we take our dog on Paignton beach most days, this video is really good as are all your other ones and some have inspired us to visit other places! Many Thanks for doing what you do! your score for this one is 10/10 all day long xx

[@GimbalWalkTV]

You are so kind thank you so much!

[@HandmadeGiftsByLin]

Been to Paignton many times but not since 2016 and parts have changed but so much brought back such good memories of holidays with people I love and are no longer with us. I give you 10 out of 10 great video , thank you

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you so much Linda!

[@tonywest1067]

Love torbay had many lovely holiday there like youre new format 10/10

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Yay, thank you!

[@robertjones-eb4xo]

As with any seaside Town you MUST have nice weather , we go a lot .

[@ianrowe9337]

Another pleasant walk Neil, i loved it when you said : breathe in that lovely sea air, & the old man coughed !!!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@yvonnebox4628]

Lovely scenery . Beautiful day for a walk. This is one of my favourite videos. Thanks.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you too

[@colinbaker3415]

As with a lot of seaside resorts Paignton had a pavilion on the seafront. This was replaced in the sixties with a modern theatre, which in turn was taken over by a cinema group, that's why the cinema is on the seafront (source wikipedia)

[@lynnballington8467]

Hello Neil how are you happy new year did you have a good Christmas I love Paignton me and my Andrew use to go we went there for my birthday and we had a look in the town centre and went on to the pier which was very nice best wishes stay safe xx

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Hi Lynn Hope you’re good Paignton is lovely isn’t it!

[@juliebeighton6600]

I visited Paignton many years ago when I stayed with a friend who lives there. I can't remember much of it but I do remember the train going over the road funnily enough. It was lovely to watch.....thanks. Marks out of 10: 10

[@robperry6401]

Stayed in Paignton year after year as a child and loved it! PS, used to say in that pink hotel you liked best, used to be called Bramcote Hotel 😊 Some brilliant memories!

[@stevec8433]

I used to stay there a lot , the only thing that has changed is Torbay Road being mainly pedestrianised . Used to always get the water taxi to Brixham as well as doing the Coastal walk to Brixham. Well recommended for hardy walkers

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Love the boats across to Brixham and Torquay

[@Kylerichardrandall]

Another brilliant video and I would score it a massive 10/10 I hope that guys leg gets better 😊

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you! Yes that poor man - looked like he was struggling a bit!

[@Kylerichardrandall]

@@GimbalWalkTV at least he was out enjoying the sun and the beautiful beach

[@AlanRambler]

I love Paignton, stayed there in a b&b many times. There is a really good beach at goodrington a 10 minute walk past the harbour with views from the cliff then down to the beach where the steam train runs along the back, and a lovely coastal path walk to Brixham of about 6 mile’s & return by bus or boat to Torquay.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

That sounds perfect Might try and squeeze that in

[@paulinefearnley9379]

A massive 10 what more can I say except keep on walking loving this series 🚶🏻👍❤️

[@IvoryWhites]

The new Camera & Gimbel looks superb! The sound & picture quality was sublime👌

[@onetwo2704]

Loved that, my aunt and uncle had an hotel on Adelphi road which you passed. From 10 to 16 years old I had an annual visit with my parents. It was a different time 30 40 years ago, I didn’t want to be with my parents, cramping my style 😂 so had two weeks playing and exploring on mi Tod and popped back for dinner and tea . Thanks again for the memories👍🏻

[@GimbalWalkTV]

perfect - yeah don't want parents hanging round when you're a nipper - that's not the done thing is it ha ha!

[@VVEGA2940]

Lived in Paignton for all of my near 22 years on this planet, wouldn't have it any other way. Sure, there's an avoid-at-all-costs (Foxhole) for every must-see (Paignton Zoo), but that's the case with every English town. For me though, this is home, which is enough.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Exactly - well said

[@katiebice3905]

I grew up in SoCal. White sand beaches, no arcades, but a lot of piers, for fishing. I would hate the smell of hot dogs & popcorn all over my beach. I spent HOURS in the sand & water then tired out, walked back up into town to the main street for food or a drink. That is much better I think.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Nice!

[@johngrant5448]

The largest industry is street cleaning for the council and emptying the bins over and over throughout the day, which is one of the jobs I did. We ended up with colossal mountains of garbage, mainly from the roads, every single day.

[@stevezodiac491]

I was there 47 years ago, it seems like nothing has changed apart from.the pedestrianised area.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Wow - that's good to hear (I think!)

[@midnightstar8378]

That was great to watch, thoroughly enjoyed it. A 10 out of 10 👍😊

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you! ❤️

[@chrisroylance3109]

We’ve been holidaying in Paignton for over 25 years, we absolutely love it, we stay in wonderful self catering in Adelphi Road. We like to park our car up when we get there and use the bus or the ferries to visit everywhere else. We also make sure we do the Round Robin Trip, Paignton, Totnes, Dartmouth back to Paignton by bus, sail and steam train.

[@matthewrigby7054]

Live in Paignton its a lovely place weather could improve sometimes but a very nice place

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Yes, true

[@jimphillips3992]

Great Video, thanks, enjoying looking around as we are off there in June and so looking forward to it.

[@alanvanallen7762]

Thanks Neil Lovely vid,Paignton looks really nice,never been but hopefully one day.Howabout a trip to Falmouth,it's another lovely place and some great walks.10/10 from me 👌Happy New Year

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you! I think Falmouth is on the way too ❤️

[@matt-le4dt]

Just discovered this channel absolutely love it this brings back many memories visiting Paignton as a child 😊

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Welcome aboard!

[@elinaselene]

Hey Thank you for your fantastic channel Gimbal Walk TV!! ☺️ I've been living in Devon since 2020 and moved to Paignton from Newton Abbot in July 2022. I loved walking to town on that red sand down from Preston beach, it was always low tide in the afternoons. I now live round the corner in Brixham and loved your Brixham video too and all those Swans🦢 in the harbour!! Thanks so much for your Sunny 😎videos you've given me new ideas to visit when I have friends who come and stay. 10/10🏆

[@aydinutku6685]

I lived in Torquay for a while and unfortunately had to leave, ever since I miss those days and wonderful people I met there. I will definitely go back and spend time there again now that I have time. Wonderful video Thank you. 10 out of 10..I just would not mind seeing inside of that fish and chips place, that's another thing I missed.

[@tinasavage674]

I have an old friend who lives in Paignton now I can tell her I have seen some of it thankyou 😊

[@ianfenton4118]

The Vue cinema / Harvester used to be a theatre back in the 70s and 80s. Spent many holidays here growing up and this video brings back some fantastic memories

[@steamsearcher]

Been many times over the years and spent many hours at the Steam Railway of course. Memorable sitting on the Station listening to a very loud and live Roy Hud and Emu. Funny and much missed. The steam Railway own the cinema and try and make a go of it. I wonder if R2 D2 is a hidden acknowledgement to dearest Agathe? Goodrington was where I saw Status Quo... Yes homage to WHITE TRAINERS. David and Lily.

[@peacockpaula4723]

Hi Neil very interesting place, it's a pleasure to watch, bless you. Have you ever thought to make a video of the Isle of White, it would be a great thing, thank you Neil.

[@GreatWestcottRR]

Lovely video! We spent our honeymoon in Paignton and Torquay, 40 years ago. That black-and-white dog (cheaper licence) you kept seeing on the beach is an Australian Shepherd. Quite rare in this country.

[@JohnLvideos]

Would like to see a video of Westward Ho! as we are due to go there later in the year.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Will try and sort for you!

[@angeleyes2163]

A great vlog with lovely colours. Just to say,the cinema at the front, near the beach, used to be a theatre back in the day , I remember seeing Wayne Dobson doing his magic there,such a good show.

[@janetturner7489]

Not been to Paignton looks great.

[@donallen1384]

Thank you for the memories, my wife and I had our honeymoon in Paignton in 1970, and we are still married…… Sadly, the Veu cinama spoils the once beautiful walk along the esplanade, I recently watched your video of the Cotswold Villages Walk, and would highly recommend your viewer’s watch it….. keep filming! Thank you.😀

[@Pooky-Cat]

10/10, not been to Paignton since the 1980s didn't recognise anything, lol. It does looks lovely.

[@jaquelinerennoldson2239]

10 out of 10 nice and relaxing of the sea I would love you to come up to the North East of England to see some of our places likes of alanmouth .Beamish museum. Tynemouth Witley Bay .etc. there is a lot more to see up here

[@steamfandan9682]

I used to holiday in Paignton round 1990s and early 2000s the cinema used to be a theatre till 2000

[@dehewitt341]

10! Lovely video Neil, I've never been lucky enough to ever visit the Devon area. It's beautiful! Love the red sand. Thanks for mucking up your new trainers to take us along! Next time I would love for you to film the pier! Cheers!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Will do that next time for you De!

[@pauljeffries]

Great video....10/10....I've been visiting the english riviera since the early 80's, I usually stay in torquay now but I used to stay in Dawlish Warren a lot, I always visit Paignton when I'm down there and often take the steam train and boat trip, I also go on the boat trip from torquay to Brixham, it's a lovely part of the world, I'll, be back down there this year.

[@dollybearzz8401]

10 out of 10 for your excellent video! Way back in the late 80’s my 2 youngest children and I stayed at a holiday park in Brixham. We visited Paignton for a day and met up with my cousin, who lives there. The beach was jam packed and we didn’t really get to see much else, so I can’t say how much it has changed since then, though I expect it has, quite a bit! Watching your video made me long to visit it again, but for longer. Maybe I’ll try to treat myself to a little break in one of those pretty pastel coloured guest houses! Thank you for all your interesting videos!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you so much That’s just made my day ❤️

[@ianmeyer2652]

Paignton is great..holiday there before. Btw stayed at the esplanade hotel you showed...AVOID AT ALL COSTS !!!

[@mickbutler9407]

Great video neil it's been a long time since I have been to Devon so it's nice for u to cover the area and bring back some great memories

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks 👍 have a top weekend Mick!

[@robertjones-eb4xo]

I agree with a lot you say, except Sand, I like it to be yellow and soft. Not "Sandstone". One place we always head for is the end of Harbour grand views. B&Bs are expensive , one we stop in is "Sealawn" very reasonable. You did not show the very expensive new Hotels on front. Are they what Paignton needed ?

[@GimbalWalkTV]

I think most Uk seasides definitely need high end hotels to give as much choice as possible I stay in a mix of old traditional bed and breakfasts but sometimes allow myself a bit of luxury occasionally with a stay in a better standard hotel so it’s good to have the options

[@michaelbritton9778]

My wife and I love Devon.

[@charliegardner6804]

Great video thanks for sharing 👍.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@elizabethrobertson5533]

❤❤❤

[@vishnujmohan5089]

Such a beautiful place 🥰

[@GimbalWalkTV]

It really is!

[@sarahstrong7174]

Thankyou for sharing.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

My pleasure

[@ade3628]

Spent the last two holidays here

[@davidsheriff8989]

Visited here between 1985 -2007...good for walking and also Goodrington Park nearby..which camera are you using?

[@Nick-66]

Brixham is the place to stay. Much more character. It's only 4 or 5 miles away. Paignton is a bit too much like Blackpool or Skegness.

[@lannypops12]

The cinema years ago used to be a theatre

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you! 👍👍

[@jdee4763]

in 2023 Paignton was described to me as a run-down victorian holiday resort, high street plagued by gangs of youths lottering around. recent cash injection for CCTV recently. plus reading the same in online paper i think called Devon Life or something. Anyway my Question is would you move to Paignton area? I know bit of an open ended question

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Paington no I'd definitely move to Brixham though!

[@elizabethrobertson5533]

10 🥰❤

[@katsabbath]

Enjoying videos. How about Westward Ho! or New Quay Wales?

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Just looking at them now thanks Kat!

[@barriebroxton]

Hi I give you 10 for this vid it makes me want b there hopefully we will soon great to watch

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you so much Barrie!

[@Timto900]

❤️ Home

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Beautiful

[@thejanner]

Love Paignton even though I live in Plymouth the place called grand central do the best steaks

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Is that in Paignton or Plymouth Andy? (just been to The Village restaurant in Plymouth - was lovely!)

[@thejanner]

@@GimbalWalkTV grand central in Paignton the steaks are amazing. And yeah the village in Plymouth is fantastic but if your here you need to go capn jaspers

[@morfuddkeidel4996]

Have a holiday booked in Paignton

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Nice! It’s lovely

[@carlbarrett2760]

7 out of 10 nice place

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks Carl - wonder what the score would be if filmed in peak summer sunshine etc - I reckon it could gain a point or two

[@RichardHaywardMelbourne]

I can only manage 8 out of 10. You'll have to get your shoes wet to score a 10.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

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[@garytaylor9474]

Hi love your videos.. We are travelling from Cumbria in June to Torquay.. Are you able to walk along the beach from Torquay to Paignton.. Is it a tidal beach.. So you can only do it when the tide is out.. Or is it not possible anyway.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Oooh good question Gary - I'm going to have to look that up

[@adamkey1934]

I'm in this video. 02:30 when the crossing alarm starts sounding, that's me pushing the pram down the road. I did notice you, but had no idea about this channel. I think you filmed this on Monday just gone? Might be a day or so off though as it's that weird time of year when everyone forgets what day it is.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Fantastic stuff! I love when people spot themselves I think this was Monday yeah!

[@BB49.]

I come from the midlands and love Torbay ended up moving here 2 years ago. My only issue with Paignton is Crockle alley and that disgusting building the Vue cinema who ever thought that was a good idea it’s desperate. It’s needs knocking down and starting again it’s stuck in the eighties and looks tired. It has so much potential it could be great with some serious investment just to bring it up to date.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Agreed about the cinema As a tourist/visitor I'm astounded that it was built there

[@g7usl]

The phrase 'P*SS UP IN A BREWERY' comes to mind.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

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[@timlawrence35]

Lol I drove right past you and didn't see you 🤣

[@GimbalWalkTV]

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[@karlblake2809]

He never looked when he crossed the road

[@sc6716]

Hi, how far is the beach from Paignton train station if your walking.

[@robperry6401]

5 minutes

[@ricknoble3864]

we coming to torquay next week and planning a day in paignton, anyone know how long bus takes to get there?

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Paignton from Torquay you mean? If so just get the ferry - it’s a great boat ride, and only twenty minutes if that

[@chrisroylance3109]

It’s roughly 20 mins but if your physically fit it’s a lovely walk if the weather is nice.

[@bernardgrice]

Sadly there are two things now wrong with Paignton. Blocking the high street off but worst of all. Hotels are now filling up with illegal emigrants so closed to holiday makers. This will stop people from coming Torquay is the same.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

I'm in Torquay as I type this Bernard - got into a hotel just fine

[@cannyexplorer5357]

Council just done a U turn about the road closure 4 months before local elections. Running scared is the opinion of local voters nothing to do with the local traders loosing business. Also this area is always this quiet during the winter months.

[@bernardgrice]

I live just down the road. Yes hotels are available at the moment but the odd one or two have niw git illegal immigrants. So it won't be much longer before others will be closed to holiday makers. I do enjoy your walks though. 🙂

[@GimbalWalkTV]

@Paula Cherry life is too short to be worrying about what someone else thinks of their lunch though 🤣