Torquay, Tinsel & Christmas Cheer 2026

Duration

4 Days

Departure Dates

18th December 2026

Prices from

£529 Per person

Enjoy all things Christmas on this relaxing short-break tour in the beautiful seaside town of Torquay. Journey on the spectacular Christmas Train of Lights, discover the Christmas Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village, and visit Plymouth's Winter Wonderland plus enjoy free time in Torquay to soak in the atmosphere on this magical Christmas adventure.

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Train of Lights1 ©Dartmouth Steam Railway

4 days from £529

DEPARTS

Friday 18 December 2026

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ride the magical Christmas Train of Lights
Discover the Christmas Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village
Explore the fabulous Winter Wonderland in Plymouth
Indulge in a delicious festive meal at our seafront hotel
Enjoy free time in Torquay and Plymouth

Also included in your Tour Fare:

3 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

DAY 1

Journey from your home station to Torquay and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Livermead House Hotel, our hotel for the next three nights. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings and stroll the seafront 'Bay of Illuminations' before meeting for our first evening meal together.

DAY 2

Today, we journey by rail to Plymouth to explore the fabulous Winter Wonderland and immerse ourselves in the festive spirt as we stroll the stalls full of crafts and gifts plus a brilliant selection of warming, festive food and drink. On our return to Torquay, we transfer to Babbacombe Model Village, set in 4.5 acres of award-winning gardens, we can see the Christmas illuminations and delightful miniature seasonal scenes before returning to the hotel in time for our festive evening meal together.

B, D

DAY 3

This morning, after a leisurely breakfast, we have free time to explore Torquay, visit the museum, follow the 'Agatha Christie Mile', or relax at the hotel. This afternoon, we take our coach to Paignton to board the spectacular Christmas Train of Lights at Dartmouth Steam Railway for a magical journey. Vintage carriages await, decorated with thousands of lights both inside and out, as we travel through the forest with beautiful feature displays, continuing along the river Dart to Kingswear and return. This evening, we enjoy a pre-dinner drinks reception ahead of our final evening meal together.

B, D

DAY 4

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

*Important Note: Christmas events have not been confirmed for 2026 at the time of tour compilation. We do reserve the right to make substitutions and changes to the itinerary should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTEL

Livermead House Hotel, Torquay

Ideally located close to the railway station and with a picturesque seafront location, the Livermead House Hotel offers outstanding sea views, high standards of cuisine, charming gardens, and fantastic leisure facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, sauna, snooker room, and gym. The elegant bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

FARES

Fare Region	First*	Standard
London: Paddington	£805	£715
Greater London	£815	£719
South of England	£855	£739
East Anglia	£859	£739
South West	£639	£595
Heart of England	£825	£725
Midlands	£899	£729
Yorkshire	£1,019	£795
North East	£1,119	£845
North West	£965	£755
South Wales	£959	£695
North Wales	£989	£779
Scotland	£1,195	£909
Join & Leave at Hotel	£539
Single Traveller Supplement	£NIL
Deposit	£75

*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.

£10 tour discount for holders of National Railcards

Single Room Supplement £NIL (on true single rooms)

Double Room for Sole Occupancy Supplement £50

3 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal

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 Railtrail Tour Manager

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Livermead House Hotel, Torquay

Plymouth Winter Wonderland

Babbacombe Model Village

Christmas Train of Lights

Train of Lights2 ©Dartmouth Steam Railway

Plymouth1 ©AdobeStock

Plymouth2 ©AdobeStock

Babbacombe Christmas Village1 ©Babbacombe

Babbacombe Christmas Village2 ©Babbacombe

Dartmouth Steam Railway ©Shutterstock

Train of Lights3 ©Dartmouth Steam Railway

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