Facilities & Gift Shop
The essential place for information on fab coffee and cake and shopping for gifts and mementos, etc
Café & Bistro
'Head of Steam' café at Paignton Station
Head of Steam is alongside the platform and next to the gift shop area.
We serve piping hot coffee and other beverages, sandwiches and snacks, locally made cakes and biscuits and are all here to tempt you. Buy your picnic here before you board the train!
Take time to enjoy our special 'Devonshire Afternoon Cream Tea.'
'Belle Bistro' at Kingswear Station
The 'Belle Bistro' serves wonderful home made cakes (including yummy chocolate brownies), mouth-watering cream teas and snacks - available all day. Maybe try one of the delicious speciality coffees too. 'Belle Bistro' uses locally sourced produce and we are proud to be members of 'Devon Food and Drink'. A selection of gifts are available.'
Belle Bistro is situated on the platform at Kingswear.
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Visitor Information
Getting Here & Planning
Planning how to find us and where to park when you arrive plus our access policy
Further Information
Great walks, information on our dogs policy & downloading our leaflets - all in one place
Groups & Discounts
A warm welcome awaits your group at Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Co.
Reviews
- Perfect day - We have done this several times over the years and is a fantastic day out. The steam train ride is great, but the cruise makes it. The commentary is very good and funny. Would definitely recommend this trip if in the area.
- Trip back in time - What a fantastic experience. The train ride from Paignton is a gentle trip with stunning views. Arriving in Kingswear you can almost imagine how people in days gone by must have felt. A short ferry ride takes you into Dartmouth which is a stunning little town.
- Chugging along! - The cruise along the River Dart was delightful and the witty commentary was also very informative. The last leg on the steam train was fantastic - chugging along past the beautiful beaches with children waving to you from the sands. Just priceless! We had the most amazing day, the itinerary is done with military precision and is therefore relaxing and exciting - we really loved it. This has got to be a "must do" trip!