ENGLAND
Brixham
Classic English Riviera The quintessential English Riviera boasts miles of stunning coastlines, picturesque villages, palm trees, piers, dramatic cliffs and its own mild microclimate, making it one of the top places to holiday in the UK. Plus, there are plenty of fantastic attractions to enjoy in the area! Take a look at our mid-week and weekend itineraries that take in the best of the beautiful English Riviera. 4 NIGHT MID-WEEK BREAK PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Cruise 3 NIGHT WEEKEND BREAK PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Cruise
Today is all about exploration and sightseeing. We start by boarding a Dartmouth Steam Railway train at Paignton and enjoy a 30 minute journey to Kingswear , with breathtaking views of the coastline along the way. On arrival, we cross the River Dart on the foot passenger ferry to Dartmouth, where we join a 1 hour circular river cruise , passing amazing scenery, including Kingswear and Dartmouth Castles, Dittisham village and the Royal Britannia Naval College. From the cruise, we can also see Greenway House, Agatha Christie’s home from 1938 to 1976, which featured in several of her novels and which she described as “the most perfect” of the houses on the River Dart. On returning to Dartmouth, we retrace our steps to board our train and return to Paignton . Day 3 Torquay We spend today at leisure in Torquay, exploring the thriving seaside resort. We can wander the palm tree lined streets, admire the pretty harbour area and enjoy a walk on the beach, or browse the excellent selection of shops and enjoy a bite to eat and a drink at one of the many cafés, restaurants and bars. We may also wish to visit the fascinating Torquay Museum, housed in an impressive Grade II listed building. Day 4 Buckfast Abbey, Brixham & Torbay Sea Cruise This morning we visit Buckfast Abbey , perched in the shadow of Dartmoor and surrounded by a beautiful wooded valley and the River Dart. At the heart of this working monastery is the Abbey Church, while the grounds are also home to a book shop, gift shop and Monastic Shop with an extraordinary selection of products made by nuns and monks. The tranquil gardens, including a lavender garden, provide the perfect place to stroll. We then travel to the fishing town of Brixham with free time to explore the harbour and have lunch. We return to Torquay on the Western Lady Ferry from Brixham to Torqua y, admiring the panoramic views of the English Riviera as we sail. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
Today is all about exploration and sightseeing. We start by boarding a Dartmouth Steam Railway train at Paignton and enjoy a 30 minute journey to Kingswear , with breathtaking views of the coastline along the way. On arrival, we cross the River Dart on the foot passenger ferry to Dartmouth, where we join a 1 hour circular river cruise , passing amazing scenery, including Kingswear and Dartmouth Castles, Dittisham village and the Royal Britannia Naval College. From the cruise, we can also see Greenway House, Agatha Christie’s home from 1938 to 1976, which featured in several of her novels and which she described as “the most perfect” of the houses on the River Dart. On returning to Dartmouth, we retrace our steps to board our train and return to Paignton . Day 3 Torre Abbey & Torquay We take a step back in time this morning with a visit to Torre Abbey . Founded in 1196, it is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the UK and today serves as a museum. The Abbey’s collection includes a wealth of incredible works of art, ranging from the 18th century to the present day. There are lovely gardens to explore including the walled garden behind the main house. We enjoy a guided tour of the Potent Plants Garden . Inspired by Torquay’s most famous former resident, the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie, who had over half her characters poisoned, we discover just how much she knew about plant pharmacy, and how looks can be deceptive! Fans of the author have the chance to solve the mystery of the missing story titles by interpreting clues and plants in the four outside beds. We spend the remainder of the day at leisure in Torquay. Day 4 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
Torquay
River Dart Cruise Credit Dartmouth Steam Railway
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Albatross Approved Rating: ✓ Visited ✓ Inspected ✓ Graded
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