Mystery on the Winter Riviera 2027

Duration

5 Days

Departure Dates

22nd February 2027

Prices from

£849 Per person

Step into a world of seaside charm and old-fashioned suspense on this captivating new tour inspired by Agatha Christie. Explore the life of the Queen of Crime and step into the role of detective on an immersive Murder Mystery Evening - will you solve the case? With nostalgic steam journeys, scenic river cruises, and fascinating museum visits, the beautiful English Riviera becomes the backdrop for your very own unfolding mystery.

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DEPARTS

Monday 22 February 2027

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Arrive in Torquay along one of Britain’s truly great coastal rail journeys
Travel on the Dartmouth Steam Railway along the beautiful English Riviera coastline
Relax on a circular cruise viewing sights from the majestic River Dart
Put your detective skills to the test on a Murder Mystery Evening
Delve into the life of Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime
Tour the prehistoric Kents Cavern and indulge in a Devonshire Cream Tea
Explore the nostalgic exhibits of the Bygones Museum
Visit the charming Babbacombe Model Village

Also included in your Tour Fare:

4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 cream tea
2 nights’ entertainment – Murder Mystery Evening & Quiz/Bingo Night
Services of experienced Tour Manager

DAY 1

For those travelling with us by train, we will experience one of England's most quintessential holiday welcoming moments - the Great Railway Journey along the sea wall at Dawlish - before descending to the English Riviera at Torquay, the birthplace of Agatha Christie, Queen of Crime. On arrival, we will make our way to the Grand Hotel, our hotel for the next four nights, where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together.

DAY 2

This morning, we make our way to Paignton for a fantastic steam journey on the Dartmouth Steam Railway travelling alongside the English Riviera coastline to Churston, then on through the wooded slopes of Long Wood bordering the Dart Estuary to Kingswear. We take a short ferry crossing to the historic resort of Dartmouth where we enjoy a gentle circular cruise on the River Dart before returning by steam train to Paignton. We then continue to our hotel to prepare for our intriguing Murder Mystery Evening, you may like to 'dress to impress' according to the theme (to be confirmed). We will put our detective skills to the test on this fabulous, immersive, performance-based evening enjoying a sumptuous three-course meal alongside.

B, D

DAY 3

Today, we delve into the life of Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime. We begin with an introduction to her life with a guided coach tour of the English Riviera stopping at iconic locations linked to her life and stories and, weather permitting, we enjoy a gentle stroll along part of the Agatha Christie Mile. We then continue to Kents Cavern, a prehistoric cave tied to Christie's family, inspiring her interest in archaeology, and featured in one of her novels, where we enjoy a guided tour and a traditional Devonshire Cream Tea.

B, LR, D

DAY 4

After breakfast this morning, we take a short coach journey to Babbacombe to visit the fascinating Bygones Museum with its nostalgic exhibits and recreated historic settings, or perhaps take a scenic ride on the iconic Babbacombe Cliff Railway. Afterwards, we make our way to the delightful Babbacombe Model Village, set in 4.5 acres of award-winning gardens, and we can wander through the beautifully crafted miniature scenes complete with animated features. On our return to Torquay, we have some time at leisure to explore the English Riviera or relax at the hotel ahead an evening of light-hearted entertainment with a Quiz or Bingo Night, featuring great prizes and plenty of laughs. We enjoy a buffet dinner followed by tea and coffee to round off our final evening together.

B, D

DAY 5

After breakfast, we bid farewell to Torquay and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys.

*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

**Important Note: The theme of the Murder Mystery evening is to be confirmed with dressing up encouraged, but not essential. Please note, there may be other hotel guests or groups participating, this is not a private event.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTEL

The Grand Hotel, Torquay

Perched on top of Corbyn Beach with coastal charm, the iconic Grand Hotel offers amazing sea views of the English Riviera, a contemporary restaurant serving local, seasonal, and regional dishes, a welcoming lounge, and excellent leisure facilities including an indoor and outdoor pool, a spa, and a fitness centre. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

FARES

Fare Region	First*	Standard
London: Paddington	£1,109	£1,015
Greater London	£1,115	£1,025
South of England	£1,155	£1,045
East Anglia	£1,159	£1,045
South West	£945	£899
Heart of England	£1,125	£1,025
Midlands	£1,199	£1,035
Yorkshire	£1,315	£1,099
North East	£1,409	£1,145
North West	£1,265	£1,059
South Wales	£1,255	£999
North Wales	£1,285	£1,085
Scotland	£1,485	£1,209
Join & Leave at Hotel	£849
Single Traveller Supplement	£60
Deposit	£85

*Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey.

4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 cream tea

Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)

Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described

All excursions & admissions as detailed

Services of experienced Tour Manager

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Dartmouth Steam Railway

Agatha Christie Mile

Kents Cavern

Bygones Museum

Babbacombe Cliff Railway

Babbacombe Model Village

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Murder Mystery ©AdobeStock

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Kents Cavern ©Kents Cavern

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Babbacombe Cliff Railway ©Shutterstock

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The Grand Hotel ©Grand Hotel

Grand Lounge ©Grand Hotel

Indoor Pool ©Grand Hotel

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