Goodrington is an area of Paignton in Devon, England. It is situated in Tor Bay and lies between Paignton town centre and Brixham, less than 1 mile (1.6 km) south of central Paignton. Its beach is known as Goodrington Sands.

Goodrington
Goodrington beach and part of the park
Goodrington is located in Devon
Goodrington
Goodrington
Location within Devon
Population6,910 (ward 2011)[1]
OS grid referenceSX8959
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townPAIGNTON
Postcode districtTQ4
Dialling code01803
PoliceDevon and Cornwall
FireDevon and Somerset
AmbulanceSouth Western
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Devon
50°25′19″N 3°33′45″W / 50.421944°N 3.5625°W / 50.421944; -3.5625

History

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Goodrington is mentioned in the Domesday Book of AD 1086 as Godrintone in the ancient hundred of Kerswell.[2] The village became part of Haytor Hundred when it was derived from Kerswell Hundred. In the 18th century the name was written as Goderington.[3] 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 has a railway station, on the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway, a water park, three beaches, a park with boating lake, various shops and other facilities. To the south there is also a popular dog walking route running along the coast 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 (Anglican) and the Goodrington Methodist Church.

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 town centre on an hourly basis.

Environment

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The location is home to the largest known Davey Elm in the UK.[4] Goodrington Park and Youngs Park are now tended by a local group called Youngs Park People who keep the green in excellent condition with many planted areas.

References

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  1. ^ "Goodrington and Roseland ward 2011". Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  2. ^ Open Domesday Online: Goodrington, Devon, accessed July 2017
  3. ^ 1765 Benjamin Donn Wall Map of Devonshire and Exeter, accessed July 2017
  4. ^ Tree Register of the British Isles.