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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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.
DDAY 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, DDAY 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, DDAY 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, 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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