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Turkey & Tinsel in Torquay and the Christmas Train of Lights
Celebrate the festive season with a wonderful Turkey & Tinsel break in the English Riviera resort of Torquay. Enjoy the charm of this elegant seaside town, renowned for its palm-lined promenade, lively harbour and beautiful coastal scenery. During your stay, experience lively entertainment, delicious seasonal meals and a warm holiday atmosphere.
A highlight of the tour is an evening aboard the Christmas Train of Lights from Paignton. As darkness falls, step aboard this enchanting heritage steam train and travel through a dazzling wonderland of colourful illuminations and festive displays. A visit to Exeter and its Christmas market is also included, making this the perfect Christmas getaway.
Places you'll make memories
- Christmas Train of Lights
- Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
5 days from £539pp £1,078 for 2 people Single Room Supplement from £59pp
See datesYour Tour Includes
- 4 nights at a comfy hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals including a traditional Christmas dinner
- A mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival
- A glass of fizz on the final evening
- Entertainment each night
- Regional joining points
- No lugging your luggage
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Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Torquay for a four-night stay. On arrival, enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, followed by dinner and an evening of entertainment.
Today we visit Exeter and its fantastic Cathedral Christmas Market. You will have free time to explore this winter wonderland on Cathedral Green, with its charming stalls selling Christmas gifts and festive food and drink.
We then return to the hotel to enjoy our Christmas dinner and evening entertainment.
Spend a day at leisure in Torquay or join our optional excursion to Plymouth. There is so much to see and do in this maritime city.
You will have free time to explore Plymouth, perhaps delving into the city's nautical past with a visit to the Barbican waterfront before enjoying fish and chips by the harbour.
Gin lovers could visit the Plymouth Gin Distillery and enjoy a tour and tasting of one of the city's most famous exports. Or why not head to the city centre and browse the Christmas market to your heart's content? Traditional wooden chalets festooned with fairy lights will be selling wares from traders across the South West and beyond.
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This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
Relax in Torquay today before the highlight of the break: our evening trip on the Christmas Train of Lights!
Your festive illuminated journey starts at Queen's Park Station in Paignton, where the steam train with vintage carriages awaits, decorated with thousands of lights both inside and out.
Fifteen minutes later, once you've settled into your seat, you will arrive at Churston Station, where the show begins. As the anticipation builds, minutes after leaving Churston, you will be propelled through the 450-metre Greenway Tunnel, which leads to the enchanted forest. It will be transformed by a multitude of lights with brand-new feature displays – plus some old favourites! The stunning show ends as you leave the forest, where you'll be greeted by the twinkling lights of Dartmouth, all reflected on the River Dart.
After a turnaround at Kingswear, with the opportunity to disembark and take photographs from the platform, you will be on your way back to Paignton to experience the spectacle from a different direction.
Full of magical memories, we return to the hotel for our Christmas dinner, followed by entertainment.
After breakfast, we journey home.
Please Note: If Christmas events are rescheduled or cancelled, the excursions will still visit the same destinations, with time at leisure.
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You will stay for four nights at the TLH Derwent Hotel in Torquay.
TLH Derwent Hotel
Location: Belgrave Road, Torquay, TQ2 5HS
Situated right in the heart of Torquay, the TLH Derwent is an amazing choice for a stay in the English Riviera! Lively and informal, the hotel boasts contemporary décor, a relaxed atmosphere and a friendly team who'll make sure your stay lives up to expectations. The spacious and bright restaurant serves an extensive buffet of tasty dishes for both breakfast and dinner, whilst the Med Bar provides the perfect spot for a pre-dinner drink and also has a small darts area and coverage of major sporting events. If evening entertainment takes your fancy, you're in luck – the hotel is home to the Starlight Lounge, which hosts a variety of acts including comedians and musicians. And, with excellent leisure facilities including an indoor and outdoor pool, gym and wellness centre, you're in for a treat when staying here.Hotel Facilities
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General
- 3 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Lift
- Sauna or Steam Room
Room
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
- Shower or Bath
Accessibility
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
- Gluten Free Menu
- Lactose or Dairy Free Menu
- Vegan Menu
Service
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Iron at Reception
- Gym
Hotel
- Swimming Pool
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Single Supplement from £59.00
