First Class on Santa Express
First Class on Santa Express
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[book-now] Our best seller, this famous and award winning tour is the best way to explore South Devon! Includes steam train, river boat and bus visiting the quaint towns of Paignton, Dartmouth...
Prices From £27.50
find out more bookIncludes Dartmouth-Kingswear passenger ferry - free of charge on presentation of a valid steam train ticket! Scroll down for details and for our tour map.Click on the image below for a large...
TimetablePrices from £17.75
find out more book[book-now] Full day excursion. Steam & Cruise is the perfect day out if you have children as it has ultimate flexibility - you decide what train and cruise to go on! Travel on the steam...
Prices from £26.00
find out more book[book-now] Take a wonderful circular boat trip (starts in and returns to Dartmouth) viewing Bayards Cove, Kingswear and Dartmouth Castles, Britannia Royal Naval College, Dittisham...
Prices from £7.50
find out more bookScroll down for details and for our tour map.Click on the image below for a large (zoomable) image. [book-now] The queen of cruises in our repertoire sailing for around nine miles along nearly...
TimetableReturn prices from £14.50
find out more book[book-now] Our best seller, the famous and award winning tour is the best way to explore South Devon! Includes steam train, river boat and bus visiting the quaint towns of Paignton, Dartmouth and...
Prices from £27.50
find out more bookStep back in time to the 1950’s when steam trains were the way to travel.... If you are interested in visiting Greenway House and Garden, take a nostalgic trip with us and arrive the way...
TimetablePrices from £10.00
find out more bookThe 2019 Paddle Steamer Round Robin runs on selected dates from 28th May to 24th September. Our best seller, the famous and award winning Round Robin is the best way to explore South Devon -...
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find out more book[book-now] Weather permitting The Sea Train 2019 runs every day from 1st April to 30th September.OCTOBER sailings: Every day except Mondays and Fridays. Join us for a day packed full of...
Prices from £19.95
find out more bookWeather permitting The Dartmouth Day Cruise 2019 runs every day from 1st April to 30th September.OCTOBER sailings: Every day except Mondays and Fridays Dartmouth Day Cruise - an exciting day...
Prices from £11.00
find out more bookWeather permitting the Dartmouth Coastal Cruise runs every day from 1st May to 29th September.OCTOBER sailings: Every day except Mondays and Fridays. A circular cruise with a difference from...
Prices from £13.50
find out more bookThe 2019 Paddle Steamer River Cruise runs on selected dates from 25th May to 30th September. Enjoy a nostalgic cruise along the lower reaches of the river Dart where the sounds and...
TimetablePrices from £11.50
find out more bookThe 2019 Paddle Steamer Steam & Cruise runs on selected dates from 25th May to 30th September. Full day excursion. Steam & Cruise is the perfect day out if you have...
TimetablePrices from £25.00
find out more bookThe 2019 Paddle Steamer Dartmouth - Totnes River Cruise runs on selected dates from 28th May to 24th September. A relaxing 1½ hour scenic cruise which winds its way along the river...
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find out more bookThe 2019 Paddle Steamer Stoke Gabriel Cruise runs on selected dates from 12th June to 25th September. This fantastic extended river cruise to the entrance of Stoke Gabriel creek covers...
TimetablePrices from £14.00
find out more bookThe ferry service runs approximately every 15 minutes (more frequently in high season). The fare is £1.50 per adult and £0.50 per child (each way). A book of concession tickets can be...
find out more bookThe Western Lady Ferry Service runs every day 1st April to 30th September.OCTOBER sailings: Every day except Mondays and Fridays. "Western Lady" have been operating a fine ferry service...
Timetable find out more bookTotnes - Paignton - Torquay Route details in Paignton: Totnes Rd, Penwill Way, Dartmouth Rd, Sands Rd, Esplanade Rd, Great Western Rd, Dartmouth Rd, Totnes Rd to Totnes Route details in Totnes:...
Timetable find out more bookA fantastic Footplate Experience from Dartmouth Steam Railway! A terrific gift for Mothers/Fathers Day. (Ooh, and birthdays. And anniversaries. And Christmas!) Purchase a Footplate...
find out more bookTotnes - something a little different Totnes is famous for being the home of a cosmopolitan mix of...
Find out MoreTotnes - something a little different Totnes is famous for being the home of a cosmopolitan mix of people! It is unconventional with organic, ethical and fair trade the norm. It is the home of the Transition Town movement and is proud to be a little different. It attracts people worldwide who are concerned with the environmental and sustainability. There are many noteworthy buildings and monuments in the town, including their museum. They are watched over at the top of the town by the Norman motte and bailey of castle which has commanding views of the Dart valley including to the river...
Step back in time to the 1950’s when steam trains were the way to travel….. If you are...
Find out MoreStep back in time to the 1950’s when steam trains were the way to travel….. If you are interested in visiting Greenway House and Garden, you can now arrive by steam train (and shuttle bus should you prefer not to walk)! Just board our steam train at Paignton or Kingswear and catch the bus connection at Churston or at the Halt. Purchase your ticket from our booking office or kiosk and see below for the timetable. Our newest station was opened in 2012. The Halt is a short platform that is situated on the west side of the line at Hook Bottom, a short distance from the north end...
Traditional family holiday destination Paignton was a small fishing village until the 19th century, when...
Find out MoreTraditional family holiday destination Paignton was a small fishing village until the 19th century, when in 1837 the Paington Harbour Act saw the construction of a new harbour and the modern spelling, Paignton, first appeared. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book of AD 1086. Formerly spelt Peynton and Paington, the name derives from Paega's town which was the original Anglo-Saxon settlement. The town has had a market and fair since 1294. Paignton is rightly famous for the wonderful soft and sandy beaches (with all important child friendly waters) and offers a bright and...
Kingswear sits on the east bank of the River Dart opposite Dartmouth. The brightly painted houses (the...
Find out MoreKingswear sits on the east bank of the River Dart opposite Dartmouth. The brightly painted houses (the village is often likened to Balamory), church pubs and other buildings rise up steeply from the river. There are little winding streets, friendly pubs and some truly spectacular views - especially from the top of the village which overlooks the sea in one direction and up river to Tones in the other direction. Kingswear is a very good starting point for walking along the coast or discovering the Dart Valley Trail. Getting to Kingswear Postcode for SatNav: TQ6 0AA Get...
Truly a town for all seasons Dartmouth is a fascinating maritime town in the South Devon Area of...
Find out MoreTruly a town for all seasons Dartmouth is a fascinating maritime town in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a rich maritime and sailing history - and has been a popular tourist destination for decades. It is bordered by picturesque villages, beautiful unspoilt beaches, all weather local attractions and truly stunning landscape. The town is also very close to the Dartmoor National Park. Dartmouth harbour has always been of strategic importance as a deep-water port for navy vessels. It was the home of the Royal Navy in the reign of Edward III. - ships have been...
Torquay - the quintessential seaside experience! The swaying palm trees, busy harbour and international...
Find out MoreTorquay - the quintessential seaside experience! The swaying palm trees, busy harbour and international marina often reminds you of the Mediterranean. The pier, promenade and marina area are well worth an afternoon of wandering with stops for the odd ice cream, coffee, lunch or dinner. You will also find a walk up the steps of Royal Terrace Gardens to delight in the amazing sea views across the bay to be well worth the effort (admittedly, not that much effort!). The view is also truly glorious at night with the lights reflecting onto the sea and looking across the Bay to the lights of...
Brixham - pirate and fishing town! Brixham’s history is filled with tales of pirates and smugglers...
Find out MoreBrixham - pirate and fishing town! Brixham’s history is filled with tales of pirates and smugglers (with an annual Pirate Festival being highly popular with adults and kids alike dressing up and partaking in lots of “ooh arr me pirates”, etc!). Seek out the Old Fish Market for something a bit out of the ordinary (the brand new hi-tech fish market opened recently but the old market is still open in the spring and summer months). There is a thriving fishing industry in Brixham so where else should you try the fresh catch of the day than at one of the town’s many...
When the Dartmouth and Torbay Railway opened on 14 March 1861 it passed over a level crossing on Tanners...
Find out MoreWhen the Dartmouth and Torbay Railway opened on 14 March 1861 it passed over a level crossing on Tanners Lane, which led to the sea at Goodrington. Building the line across the marsh at Goodrington proved difficult but was achieved by laying redundant pipes from the failed atmospheric railway between Exeter and Newton in the ground for drainage. It was not until 9 July 1928 that a small station, initially known as just "Goodrington", was opened on the Kingswear side of the level crossing. A second platform was added as the double line, which had reached Tanners Lane in 1928, was...
Churston station was the location for the opening scene in "The System", a 1964 film. Several of the main...
Find out MoreChurston station was the location for the opening scene in "The System", a 1964 film. Several of the main characters arrive at the last minute and jump onto a Diesel Multiple Unit that is just pulling out towards Kingswear. After the opening credits, they then get off a different train at Brixham. Agatha Christie lived nearby at Greenway and set some stories in and around the area - Churston is the 'C' in the The A.B.C. Murders! The Dartmouth and Torbay Railway from Paignton railway station to Churston was opened for passengers on 14 March 1861 and for goods traffic on 1 April 1861. The...