Goodrington
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Goodrington is mentioned in the [[Domesday Book]] of [[AD]] 1086 as ''Godrintone'' in the ancient [[Hundred (county division)|hundred]] of Kerswell.[http://opendomesday.org/place/SX8858/goodrington/ Open Domesday Online: Goodrington, Devon], accessed July 2017 The village became part of [[Haytor Hundred]] when it was derived from Kerswell Hundred. In the 18th century the name was written as ''Goderington''.[https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/1765_Benjamin_Donn_Wall_Map_of_Devonshire_and_Exeter%2C_England_-_Geographicus_-_Devon-donn-1765.jpg 1765 Benjamin Donn Wall Map of Devonshire and Exeter], accessed July 2017 In the late 19th century, the administrative functions of the hundred became a part of other units of government. In 1968 three councils were amalgamated, then since 1972 the [[Torbay Council]] provides many governmental services for Goodrington. |
Goodrington is mentioned in the [[Domesday Book]] of [[AD]] 1086 as ''Godrintone'' in the ancient [[Hundred (county division)|hundred]] of Kerswell.[http://opendomesday.org/place/SX8858/goodrington/ Open Domesday Online: Goodrington, Devon], accessed July 2017 The village became part of [[Haytor Hundred]] when it was derived from Kerswell Hundred. In the 18th century the name was written as ''Goderington''.[https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/1765_Benjamin_Donn_Wall_Map_of_Devonshire_and_Exeter%2C_England_-_Geographicus_-_Devon-donn-1765.jpg 1765 Benjamin Donn Wall Map of Devonshire and Exeter], accessed July 2017 In the late 19th century, the administrative functions of the hundred became a part of other units of government. In 1968 three councils were amalgamated, then since 1972 the [[Torbay Council]] provides many governmental services for Goodrington. |
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Goodrington used to have a [[Goodrington Sands railway station|railway station]], on the [[Dartmouth Steam Railway]], but has been closed since 2020; it retains a [[Splashdown Quaywest|water park]], three beaches, a park with boating lake, various shops and other facilities, including a petrol station, public house and several holiday parks.{{Cite web |date=2019-10-21 |title=Devon Holiday Parks {{!}} Caravan Sites {{!}} Holidays near Torquay |url=https://www.beverley-holidays.co.uk/ |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=Beverley Holidays}} To the south there is the |
Goodrington used to have a [[Goodrington Sands railway station|railway station]], on the [[Dartmouth Steam Railway]], but this has been closed since 2020; it retains a [[Splashdown Quaywest|water park]], three beaches, a park with boating lake, various shops and other facilities, including a petrol station, public house and several holiday parks.{{Cite web |date=2019-10-21 |title=Devon Holiday Parks {{!}} Caravan Sites {{!}} Holidays near Torquay |url=https://www.beverley-holidays.co.uk/ |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=Beverley Holidays}} To the south there is the [[South West Coast Path]] running past [[Saltern Cove]] to [[Broadsands]]. This passes several fishing spots and "Sugarloaf", a large hill with a view of the Bay. The area has two churches, [[St George's Church, Goodrington|St. George's]] (Anglican) and the Goodrington Methodist Church. |
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The main road passing Goodrington is Dartmouth Road (A379) which is served by [[Stagecoach Devon]] service 12 between [[Brixham]] and [[Newton Abbot]] every 10 minutes. In addition [[Torbay Mini Buses]] operate service 25 between [[Paignton]] ([[Morrisons]]), and Roundham Road (close to Youngs Park) via the [[Paignton|town centre]] on an hourly basis. |
The main road passing Goodrington is Dartmouth Road (A379) which is served by [[Stagecoach Devon]] service 12 between [[Brixham]] and [[Newton Abbot]] every 10 minutes, as well as service 120 between [[Paignton]] and [[Kingswear]]. In addition [[Torbay Mini Buses]] operate service 25 between [[Paignton]] ([[Morrisons]]), and Roundham Road (close to Youngs Park) via the [[Paignton|town centre]] on an hourly basis. |
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