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Goodrington beach and park; aerial location photograph

Beach hut hire
in Paignton

Your little base for a big beach day.

Paignton is one of the easier places in Devon to do a beach hut break well. Goodrington, Preston and the seafront around Marine Parade all give you proper family beach options, decent facilities and a hut hire setup that is actually built for visitors, not just long-term owners.

3 miles of coast 3 Blue Flag beaches

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Make yourself at home by the sea

Find your Paignton beach hut.

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Day hire — a base for the day

Weekly hire — make it your holiday spot

Seasonal hire — return through the season

Hire periods and minimum stays vary by hut.
Day hire, weekly stays and a strong visitor market

Paignton is one of the better Devon towns for straightforward visitor hut hire. Goodrington offers daily and weekly beach huts, while Preston and Marine Parade are better known for day-hire style use and longer-term hut sites. It suits anything from one sunny afternoon to a full week's beach routine.

Find your kind of Paignton.

Goodrington is the strongest all-round choice, especially for families who want sand, nearby parking and a bit more room. Preston suits people after a flatter promenade and a traditional seafront feel. Marine Parade keeps you close to Paignton's main beach atmosphere and the busier end of town.

Broadsands cabins; photograph includes cabin 2, not cabins 1, 33 or 41

Broadsands

A sandy beach with a café and parking. Short-let cabins include sea-facing and green-facing positions.

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Goodrington beach huts; location photograph

Goodrington

Sandy beach beside Young’s Park, with short-let huts and drinking-water points nearby.

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Marine Parade beach huts; location photograph

Marine Parade

Tor Bay Harbour’s separate Marine Parade location offers weekly beach hut hire.

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One of Devon's most practical towns for a proper beach hut day

Paignton is not trying to be mysterious or hidden away. It knows exactly what it's for. Families, beach days, buckets and spades, ice creams, and making life easy once you get there. That is not a criticism. In beach hut terms, it is a strength.

Goodrington is the standout if you want space and a proper resort setup, with sand, nearby parkland and short-stay hut hire that actually works for holidaymakers. Preston has that long-promenade feel with bright huts and a flatter seafront walk. Together they give Paignton a beach hut offer that feels broad, usable and refreshingly uncomplicated.

A little planning. A better beach day.

Parking & getting here

Plan your route to the beach.

Toilets & changing

Check the facilities near your hut.

Food & drink

Bring a picnic or explore nearby cafés.

Facilities, access & local beach rules

Paignton is well covered for the basics that matter. Across Goodrington and Preston you will find parking, toilets, showers, drinking water, cafes and level or near-level access in the main areas. Goodrington also benefits from nearby parkland, which helps when children have had enough of the sand for a bit.

Dogs on the beach

Paignton is mixed for dogs in peak season. Goodrington North Sands is dog friendly all year, while South Sands has a ban from 1 May to 30 September. Preston Sands is also restricted in summer. So dogs can still come to Paignton in high season, but only if you pick the right stretch and keep to the local rules.

Beach huts and parking in Paignton

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Places on this map (9)

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2 places have no recorded map position. Check the listings and parking information for details.

Parking in Paignton

A few places to consider before you set off. Check the route from the car park to your beach or hut.

Broadsands car park

Torbay Council

Broadsands Road, TQ4 6HX

Open 8am to 10pm in summer and 8am to 8pm in winter. Long-stay parking with nine disabled bays and a 1.98-metre height restriction.

Council parking information Map position not recorded. Use the address and council information.
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Goodrington car park

Torbay Council

Tanners Road, TQ4 6LP

This short-stay car park is closed from 8am to 5.30pm during July and August. Open 24 hours from September to June. Four disabled bays; 1.9-metre height restriction.

Council parking information Map position not recorded. Use the address and council information.
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These are source-checked records, not live space availability. Charges and restrictions can change: check the council information and signs when you arrive. A Blue Badge bay does not confirm step-free beach access.

Before you head down

Weather

11°C · Light rain

Wind 10 mph N

49% chance of rain

Forecast: 06 Nov, 17:00 UTC

UV index

0 · No UV data available

Tide times

High 03:55 · 4.5 m

Low 09:40 · 1.5 m

High 16:09 · 4.7 m

Low 22:06 · 1.3 m

All times UTC · check the local time difference.

Water quality

Good

2025 bathing-water classification.

Weather: Met Office · Tidal data: ADMIRALTY, Crown copyright and database right. Conditions can change; check local beach notices before swimming.

Things to do in Paignton (9)
Paignton Zoo

Paignton Zoo

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Jet Set Go! Coastal Adventures

Jet Set Go! Coastal Adventures

Dive into Adventure with Jet Set Go! Safaris and explore the beautiful coast of Torquay!

MDL Marina, Torquay, TQ2 5EQ

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Torre Abbey

Torre Abbey

Visit the terrific Torre Abbey on the English Riviera and enjoy a day out full of history, art and natural beauty

The King's Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

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Miss Ivy Events

Miss Ivy Events

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The Boulder Bunker

The Boulder Bunker

The only climbing gym in Torquay, The Boulder Bunker welcomes climbers from V0 - V6!

11 South St, Torquay, TQ2 5AE

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Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves

Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves

Visit Britain’s oldest home & explore the award-winning Kents Caverns! Delve deep into prehistoric caves & uncover hundreds of years of history.

91 Ilsham Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JF

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Babbacombe Theatre

Babbacombe Theatre

"The atmosphere in this place, you can’t beat! Stay kind to it and treasure it all you can" - Bruce Forsyth on the amazing Babbacombe Theatre

Babbacombe Downs Road, Torbay, Torquay, TQ1 3LU, England, United Kingdom

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Devon Bird Of Prey Centre

Devon Bird Of Prey Centre

Book your tickets to this charming attraction in Devon and meet the impressive birds of prey that call this little piece of Devon their home

Fermoys Garden Centre, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5TN

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Totnes Rare Breeds Farm

Totnes Rare Breeds Farm

Book Totnes Rare Breeds for one of the best things to do around Totnes, spend a day at Devon's animal park and save 10% on tickets with code DAYSOUT!

South Devon Railway Riverside Station, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR

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Good to know before you go.

What does beach hut hire cost?
Prices vary by hut, hire period and time of year. Where a starting price is available it is shown above; check the booking provider for your dates and final price.
How do I collect the keys?
Your booking provider will confirm key collection and arrival details. Contact the owner or provider named in your confirmation before travelling.
How do payments and cancellations work?
Check the terms with the hut’s booking provider before paying. Payment, deposits and cancellation arrangements depend on the individual booking.

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