The Torquay Steam Spectacular
What's Included?
The Torquay Steam Spectacular -5 days (4 nights) Monday 13th-Friday 17th April 2026
Step back in time on two of the southwest's lovliest heritage railways. The South Devon Railway and the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway were once part of the same Great Western Railway network, yet they are so contrasting. On this tour we enjoy both, plus a boat cruise and lots of entertainment and activities at our Torquay base.
Price Includes:
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Return coach travel
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Door to door service
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Half board at your hotel
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Nightly entertainment and many activities at the hotel.
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Excursions as described
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Rides on the South Devon Railway and Dartmouth Steam Railway
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Boat trip on the River Dart
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Afternoon Tea Box on outward journey
Your Hotel: TLH Derwent Hotel, Torquay ***
Part of the Torquay Leisure Hotels Group, the Derwent Hotel is home to the Starlight Lounge, with entertainment during your stay. Additionally, there is an indoor swimming pool and even indoor bowls rinks on the complex. Meals are buffet style and there is a lift to most bedrooms.
Dates & Prices (Half Board)
Monday 13th – Friday 17th April 2026 £529
Single Supplement £0pp (initial allocation)
Departure Dates and Return TBC
Itinerary
Excursion 1
South Devon Railway & Brixham. Closed to passengers in 1958 but thankfully preserved by vounteers as a heritage railway, the South Devon Railway runs for 6 and half miles between the charming stations of Totnes and Buckfasteigh through tranquil woodlands alongside the River Dart. We'll have time for you to visit the railways's small museum, if you wish, before heading for the coast for free time in Brixham.
Excursion 2
The Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway. Similar in length to the South Devon Railway, but so different in terms of scenery, the Dartmouth Steam Railway rose from the ashes of a line closed in 1968. Its hard to believe now that this experience could have been lost forever. Leaving Paignton there are incredible coastal views to the left, particularly around Goodrington Sands, with its colourful beach huts. Around halfway through the journey focus switches to the right with boats bobbing in the Dart Estuary and Dartmouth in the distance. A short ferry takes us across to Dartmouth, where we enjoy a boat trip on the River Dart.
Departure dates
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 13 Apr 2026 | 5 Days | £529.00 | Full | Request call back | ★ |
Pick up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
| Name | Address |
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| Kidderminster Whittles | Kidderminster, Whittles Depot, Foley Business Park |
| Wolverhampton, | Wolverhampton, Faulkland St Coach Station |
| Worcester (Warndon) |
Worcester (Warndon), Bus Lay-by outside
the Beefeater Three Pears Inn |
Home pick-up area
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