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A Week in the English Riviera

25 Jun - 2 Jul 27: An 8 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to English Riviera with Johnsons Coaches staying at Queens Hotel, Paignton

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Friday 25^th June – Friday 2^nd July 2027

8 Days

From £1,179

Enjoy a relaxing week on the beautiful English Riviera, based in the popular seaside resort of Paignton. This superb holiday combines free time to unwind on the coast with memorable excursions to Torquay, Plymouth, Buckfast Abbey and the wild landscapes of Dartmoor National Park. A highlight of the tour is a nostalgic journey on the Dartmouth Steam Railway, followed by a ferry crossing and a scenic River Dart cruise. Staying at the welcoming Queens Hotel, just a short walk from Paignton seafront, you can look forward to comfortable accommodation, half-board dining and regular evening entertainment.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Paignton, a classic seaside resort on the English Riviera
Visit elegant Torquay with time to browse, dine and enjoy the harbour
Discover maritime Plymouth, including the Hoe and Mayflower Steps
Enjoy the Dartmouth Steam Railway, Kingswear ferry and River Dart cruise
Experience Buckfast Abbey and a scenic drive through Dartmoor National Park

Day One: Arrival

A leisurely journey to the West Country for our 7-night stay. Tea/ Coffee and biscuits on arrival.

Day Two

Free day in Paignton for you to discover the town at your own pace or enjoy a stroll along the seafront.

Day Three

Today we will travel to Torquay, where you will have free time at leisure. Perhaps browse the shops. spend time in the harbour or one of the many delicious eateries.

Day Four

A superb day out with a 'Steam and Cruise' theme. In Paignton, we join the Dartmouth Steam Railway for a delightful and nostalgic ride along the coast and across to the scenic Dart Valley to Kingswear. Here we take the ferry across the harbour to historic Dartmouth. We have time for lunch and to explore the town before we enjoy a 1-hour cruise along the beautiful River Dart. Afterwards, we take the ferry to Kingswear and join the train for the ride back to Paignton.

Day Five

Today's excursion takes to the historic maritime City of Plymouth. The city has a great naval history, stretching back to the time of Sir Francis Drake and the Spanish Armada to today's ultra-modern navy dockyards. Explore the Hoe, see the famous Mayflower Steps, visit the town centre and obtain lunch.

Day Six

This morning we journey to Buckfast Abbey, home to a community of Roman Catholic Benedictine Monks who live their lives of prayer, work and study according to the ancient rule of St Benedict. We take in the peaceful atmosphere and explore the beautiful abbey church and tranquil gardens. Later we enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful Dartmoor National Park. Keep an eye out for the wild Dartmoor ponies as we make a lunchtime stop in Tavistock, the historic market town and birthplace of Sir Francis Drake. This afternoon we return across Dartmoor making a stop in Princetown. This tiny moorland outpost is home of the infamous Dartmoor prison and the Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre. The centre was once the Old Duchy Hotel where Arthur Conan Doyle penned The Hound of the Baskervilles, his famous Sherlock Holmes novel.

Day Seven

Free day in Paignton for you to discover the town at your own pace or enjoy a stroll along the seafront.

Day Eight

After breakfast, we depart the hotel and begin the journey home.

Queens Paignton

Part of the prestigious Duchy Hotels group, the comfortable family run Queens Hotel stand around 200 yards from Paignton seafront and is an ideal base for this tour. Restaurant, lounge/bar plus entertainment room with regular evening entertainment. Hotel facilities include indoor heated swimming pool.

Mobility Grade: 4 Easy access through. Lift to all floors.

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

3-Star * En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hairdryer * Hospitality Tray * Lift

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Door to Door Service
Our own courier service
Club Class Extra Legroom Coach
7-nights half board Nightly hotel entertainment is provided each evening (Except Wednesday)
Outlined excursions
Dartmouth Steam Railway, Kingswear Ferry & Dart River Cruise
Buckfast Abbey

Date, Price & Supplement

25 Jun 27

£1,179

Single Room: NIL

Insurance: £48

GROUP BOOKINGS

Planning a group trip? Special discounts apply:

11-21 full-paying passengers: 1 free place

22-40 full-paying passengers: 1 free place and 1 at 50% off

41+ full-paying passengers: 2 free places

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