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Devon’s Rivers, Railways and Relics

Devon’s Rivers, Railways and Relics

Join us as we explore the English Riviera and Devon

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Join us as we explore the English Riviera and Devon

Devon’s Rivers, Railways and Relics

 

The English Riviera and Devon remains one of south west England’s most popular holiday destinations. Based in Torquay, this tour features a ride on the Dartmouth Steam Railway, and a cruise on the River Dart. The tour also includes visits to Kent’s Cavern and Bygones, and a day out to Dartmoor and Plymouth.

 

Price includes:

  • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Abbey Lawns Hotel ***

  • Ride on the Dartmouth Steam Railway

  • Passenger ferry and River Dart Cruise

  • Entrance to Kents Cavern and Bygones

  • Visit to Plymouth

  • Luxury Coach travel and services of an experienced tour driver

Sat 14th June 2025

Today we journey south to our hotel in Torquay

Sun 15th June 2025

After breakfast, we join the Dartmouth Steam Railway in Paignton for the seven-mile run along the scenic Torbay coast to Kingswear. We cross the River Dart on foot by passenger ferry to Dartmouth where we board a boat for an hour-long circular river cruise with opportunities to see traditional waterside villages, Britannia Royal Naval College, and Greenway House, home to the late Dame Agatha Christie.

Mon 16th June 2025

This morning we venture to Kents Cavern, one of the most important Stone Age cave sights in Europe. We take a one-hour private tour to discover how a team of Victorian excavators uncovered the story of Britain’s oldest human dwelling. After lunch it’s time to visit Bygones, a remarkable collection of hundreds of thousands of items collected by the Cuming family. Spread over three floors the extensive collection includes a full-size Victorian street, railway memorabilia, a WWI trench and food packaging. We end the day with free time to explore the centre of Torquay.

Tue 17th June 2025

Today we take a scenic tour across the Dartmoor National Park before dropping down into the maritime city of Plymouth where there’s free time to explore the city’s many attractions.

Wed 18th June 2025

Return home

Saturday 14th June 2025

5 Days

 

Abbey Lawns Hotel ***

Set in Torquay, less than 0.6 miles from Torre Abbey Sands Beach, Abbey Lawn Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, a bar and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a garden and a terrace. The property features an indoor pool, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, every room includes a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

 

Accessibility:

· Lift access to all floors

· Disabled access rooms available upon request

· Level access to all main public areas 

 

Price per twin/double: £537

Price per single: £537

 

Non-Refundable Deposit £100 payable on acceptance of booking.

Balance payable 8 weeks before departure.

All sums quoted include taxes where applicable.

 

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Name Address
Aspatria 1 Bus Stop outside Library Car Park
Market Square, Aspatria CA7 3HB
Bigrigg Bus Stop Opposite The Old Captains House
Springfield Road, Bigrigg CA22 2TT
Carlisle / Lowther Street In front of Club Britannia
Carlisle CA3 8EJ
Carlisle / Wigton Road 2 Bus Stop Outside Horse & Farrier Inn, Wigton Road
Carlisle CA2 7EZ
Cleator Moor Square Cleator Moor Square, Cleator Moor CA25 5AP
Cockermouth, Aldi Aldi Cockermouth, Low Road,
Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 4HH
Egremont Market Place bus stop, opposite Heron Foods,
Egremont CA22 2AA
Flimby, Railway Station Bus Stop outside Railway Station
Flimby, CA15 8QN
Harrington GallopingHorse Galloping Horse Inn, 95 Main Road
High Harrington, Workington CA14 4NQ
Keswick Booth's Store, Bus Station
Tithebarn Street, Keswick CA12 5EA
Maryport, Curzon Street B&M Store, Curzon Street
Maryport CA15 6DA
Penrith Castle Gates bus stop / opposite Penrith Train Sta
Ullswater Road, Penrith CA11 7JQ
Thursby Bus Stop, Village Green
Thursby, CA5 6PE
Whitehaven Bus Stop on Lowther Street (by Wilkinsons)
Whitehaven, CA28 7DG
Wigton Bus Station, King Street
Wigton CA7 9EP
Wigton Depot Reays Coaches Depot, Strawberry Fields, Syke Park
Wigton CA7 9NE
Workington Seaton Bus Stop (opposite M&S Car Park)
Workington CA14 3AB

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Reays Coaches Ltd, Strawberry Fields,

Syke Park, Wigton, CA7 9NE

Tel: 016973 49999

Email: bookings@reays.co.uk

Company No: 3910309

VAT No: 843 1444 43

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