Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Devon
Devon’s Rivers, Railways and Relics
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Braveheart above Goodrington beach huts ©Courtesy of Dartmouth Steam Railway
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Goliath at Goodrington ©Courtesy of Dartmouth Steam Railway
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KC Kingswear ©Courtesy of Dartmouth Steam Railway
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Barbican Harbour © VisitPlymouth
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.
Dates
27th April, 14th June, 24th July - all 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel
Day 2
Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Dart Cruise
Today 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.
Day 3
Kents Cavern and Bygones
Kents Cavern is 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.
Day 4
Dartmoor and Plymouth
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.
Day 5
Return home
Suggested Hotels –
Toorak Hotel, Torquay ***
Situated just a short distance from the sea and the town centre, this charming hotel on two floors has its own restaurant and extensive leisure facilities shared with the other TLH Hotels. This includes a choice of lounges and bars and a huge indoor leisure complex with pools, sauna and solarium. There is also a games room, ten pin bowling and an indoor long mat bowling arena. There is a nightly programme of entertainment available in the resort. The 92 en-suite bedrooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, TV and hairdryer. The hotel has a lift to most parts of the hotel and a large car park with coach spaces.
Carlton Hotel, Torquay ***
This charming hotel is located just a short distance from the sea front and town centre. It has its own restaurant and extensive leisure facilities shared with the other TLH Hotels. This includes a choice of lounges and bars and a huge indoor leisure complex with pools, sauna and solarium. There is also a games room, ten pin bowling and an indoor long mat bowling arena. There is a nightly programme of entertainment available in the resort. Relax in one of the 65 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. There is a lift to most parts of the hotel and coaches can park on-site free of charge.
Derwent Hotel, Torquay ***
With a prime location close to the sea front and the town centre this hotel has its own restaurant and shares extensive facilities with the other TLH Hotels. This includes a choice of lounges and bars and a huge indoor leisure complex with pools, sauna and solarium. There is also a games room, ten pin bowling and an indoor long mat bowling arena. There is a nightly programme of entertainment available in the resort. Make yourself at home in one of the 174 en-suite guestrooms, each equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, TV and hairdryer. There is a lift and coach parking is available in the hotel’s large car park.
Abbey Lawns Hotel – Daishes
Set in Torquay near Abbey Sands Beach, Abbey Lawn Hotel this hotel benefits from an attractive garden and terrace to enjoy the sunshine.There is a restaurant and bar and indoor pool. Depending on the time of year there is evening entertainment.
Abbey Lawns Hotel
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
| 27th April 2025 | From £284.00 per person |
| 14th June 2025 – SOLD | From £339.00 per person |
| 24th July 2025 – SOLD | From £339.00 per person |
| 14th September 2025 |
From £339.00 per person |
Single supplement on request
2024 dates on request
