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

Facilities & Gift Shop

Facilities & Gift Shop

The essential place for information on fab coffee and cake and shopping for gifts and mementos, etc

Getting Here & Planning

Getting Here & Planning

Planning how to find us and where to park when you arrive plus our access policy

Further Information

Further Information

Great walks, information on our dogs policy & downloading our leaflets - all in one place

Groups & Discounts

Groups & Discounts

A warm welcome awaits your group at Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Co.

Reviews

  • Stunning views - The views from the boat were stunning and the handy (and hilarious) commentary by the crew helped point out things of local interest. Loved it :)
  • 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.
  • A big thumbs up... - A great time was had by all. The staff were really friendly and great at explaining. We took the steam train then hopped onto the boat where we spent some time in Dartmouth. It's a lovely touch that even the dog gets a ticket. The views from the steam train were so pretty the train and boat were both very clean and comfortable. A big thumbs up from us!

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