Dartmouth Steam Railway What's On

What's on

Below are just a few of the fantastic events that take place in this beautiful neck of the woods.
There are plenty more to be found on the local area websites too.

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Tunes on the Sands

Tunes on the Sands

A brand new festival set on the beautiful golden Blackpool Sands beach, just 5 miles from Dartmouth. With a back drop of scenic woods and hills, this will be a unique event where you can enjoy an ice cold beverage with the ocean only a stone’s throw away!

11th July 2025
To: 12th July 2025

Totnes & District Show

Totnes & District Show

Totnes Show is over 100 years old and is still a great and exciting day out entertaining the thousands of visitors that enjoy the show every year. There are exciting displays, demonstrations and parades in the Main Ring where cattle, sheep and horses compete for honours. There are show jumping displays and also a Craft Tent, Home, Handicraft and Horticulture marquee, Food Hall and large selection on trade stands.

27th July 2025
To: 27th July 2025

Totnes

Riviera Classic Car Show

Riviera Classic Car Show

This wonderful day out raises funds for local charities as part of the Paignton Festival. Nearly 400 vehicles entered!

27th July 2025
To: 27th July 2025

The 70th Sidmouth Folk Festival Week

The 70th Sidmouth Folk Festival Week

Thousands of visitors flock to this beautiful coastal town to sample some wonderfully diverse musical offerings.

1st August 2025
To: 8th August 2025

Reviews

  • Superb - Just loved the steam train from Paignton and boat trip in Dartmouth. A real old fashioned journey, social distancing in place. Great scenery and v.friendly helpful crew.
  • Excellent! - A wonderful experience and not to be missed, steam train and paddle steamer through glorious scenery.
  • Excellent trip out - On recommendation from our hotel in Torquay we booked this and we were not disappointed. Steam train then ferry over to Dartmouth + a lovely river cruise for an hour included. We will visit again.

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