Vue Torbay

Modern multiplex cinema sitting right in Paignton's town centre, Vue Torbay keeps families entertained when the English Riviera weather turns properly dreadful. The usual Vue setup - multiple screens showing the latest blockbusters, plenty of popcorn, and those reclining seats that make you forget you're in a chain cinema.

Families staying at nearby parks like Hoburne Devon Bay or Waterside Holiday Park will find this a godsend on rainy afternoons. The kids can catch the latest Marvel film while parents sneak in a proper coffee between shows. Standard cinema pricing applies, so don't expect bargains, but the screens are decent quality and the sound system does justice to action films.

Location works well for a Torbay holiday - you're a short walk from Paignton's seafront and the main shopping areas. Easy enough to combine with lunch in town or a browse round the shops. Evening showings work particularly well if you're staying at one of the holiday parks within a few miles - Parkdean Resorts Torquay Holiday Park is only twenty minutes away.

Not exactly cutting-edge entertainment, but Vue Torbay serves its purpose. When you need two hours out of the sun (or rain), and the kids are getting restless, it does the job properly.