Paignton, South Devon

Day 1:

With a comfort stop on route, travel to the cathedral city of Winchester for lunch to be purchased.

Day 2:

After breakfast we board the Dartmouth Steam Railway to Kingswear, then cross the River Dart on their foot passenger ferry to Dartmouth, where we board one of their boats for a circular River Cruise (approx. 1hr) around the river and estuary. The cruise takes us to the mouth of the river passing Kingswear & Dartmouth Castles, Dittisham village, Britannia Royal naval College and Greenway House, home to the late Dame Agatha Christie. Keep your eyes peeled for the various wildlife that can be seen - Dolphins, Seals, Herons, Egrets, Buzzards and Kingfisher if you're quick enough. Enjoy time at leisure in Dartmouth to purchase lunch before heading back to Kingswear for our return steam train ride to Paignton.

Day 3:

Spend the day of leisure in Paignton. Enjoy a walk along the promenade, visit the many shops or even visit Paignton Zoo (price not included, approx. £17 pp); home to over 2000 animals, a jungle express train and there are plenty of places to get something to eat.

Day 4:

This morning, visit the traditional seaside resort of Torquay, famous for its coastline nicknamed the English Riviera. Torquay has many cafes, shops and a marina. In the afternoon visit Cockington Village, a treasured local heritage gem and working residential village. As well as its centre piece, the Grade II listed Cockington Court, the village comprises of a working forge, waterwheel and medieval church. Opportunity to purchase a Devonshire cream tea in one of the lovely little tea rooms here before returning to our hotel.

Day 5:

Return to home area stopping at Wilton Shopping Village for lunch to be purchased.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Evening Meal Included