Paignton and Christmas Train of Lights Weekend
Paignton and Christmas Train of Lights Weekend
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Paignton and Christmas Train of Lights Weekend
4 Days Starting and ending in Paignton, United Kingdom
Visiting: Paignton, Exeter
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Tour code:
sukptl
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Enjoy a festive weekend break to the English Riviera and enjoy a ride on the Christmas Train of Lights.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Paignton
Accommodation Name: hotel for three nights
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Paignton and our hotel for three nights. You will be welcomed by a mince pie and mulled wine on arrival before enjoying a leisurely dinner in the hotel.
Day 2 : Christmas Train of Lights
Location: Paignton
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Relax in Paignton today before the highlight of the weekend: our evening trip on the Christmas Train of Lights! Your festive illuminated journey starts at Queen's Park Station, Paignton, where the steam train with vintage carriages awaits you – it will be decorated with thousands of lights, both inside and out. Fifteen minutes later, once you've had time to settle back into your seat, you will arrive at Churston Station where the show begins. As the anticipation builds and minutes after leaving Churston, you will be propelled through the 450-metre Greenway tunnel that leads you 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 and 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.
Day 3 : Exeter and the Christmas Market
Location: Exeter
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we visit the beautiful city of Exeter. Pre-dating the arrival of the Romans, Exeter has a rich and long history and a wealth of attractions celebrating this, from its imposing Roman wall to its magnificent, Gothic Cathedral and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. Stroll along the beautiful Quayside or discover the shops, boutiques and cafés on the cobbled Gandy Street. One of the highlights at this time of year is the Christmas market, located in the courtyard at Exeter Cathedral. With over a hundred twinkling festive chalets, local gifts and produce, festive street food and seasonal entertainment, plus free entry into the awesome Exeter Cathedral, you'll be spoilt for choice!
Day 4
Location: Paignton
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we journey home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at the 3-star Esplanade Hotel in Paignton.
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Welcome Treats
You will be welcomed by a mince pie and mulled wine on arrival.
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Meals
Breakfast and dinner are included during your stay.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Any personal expenses such as shopping, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
Mode of Transport
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Paignton and our hotel for three nights.Check out our Q&As
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What can I expect upon arrival at the hotel in Paignton?
Upon arrival at the hotel in Paignton, you will be welcomed with a mince pie and mulled wine before enjoying a leisurely dinner.
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What is the highlight of the second day of the tour?
The highlight of the second day is the evening trip on the Christmas Train of Lights, where you will experience a festive illuminated journey starting at Queen's Park Station in Paignton.
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What unique experience does the Christmas Train of Lights offer?
The Christmas Train of Lights offers a journey through a 450-metre tunnel leading to an enchanted forest transformed by a multitude of lights, with brand-new feature displays and some old favourites, ending with views of the twinkling lights of Dartmouth reflected on the river Dart.
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What activities are available during the visit to Exeter?
During the visit to Exeter, you can explore its rich history, visit attractions like the Roman wall, Gothic Cathedral, and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, stroll along the Quayside, and enjoy the Christmas market at Exeter Cathedral with festive chalets, local gifts, and seasonal entertainment.
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What is included in the Christmas market experience in Exeter?
The Christmas market in Exeter includes over a hundred festive chalets offering local gifts and produce, festive street food, seasonal entertainment, and free entry into the Exeter Cathedral.
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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