Join us as we explore the English Riviera and Devon
Join us as we explore the English Riviera and Devon
The English Riviera and Devon remains one of south west Englands 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 Kents 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.
Name | Address |
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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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