Railtrail Main Brochure 2022

C oastal N ostalgia in the S unny S outh

Kingswear Castle Paddle Steamer

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Dartmouth Steam Railway

10 DAYS

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DEPARTS Tuesday 10 May 2022 Friday 16 September 2022

Kent & East Sussex Railway

DAY 9 We travel by steam train alongside the English Riviera coastline to Churston, then on through the wooded slopes of Long Wood bordering the Dart Estuary to Kingswear. We take a short ferry crossing to the historic resort of Dartmouth where there is free time for some sightseeing and a gentle circular river cruise viewing Bayards Cove, Kingswear and Dartmouth Castles, Britannia Royal Naval College, Dittisham Village and Sir Walter Raleigh’s Boathouse. We return by steam train to Paignton and onwards to our hotel. (B,D) DAY 10 Bidding farewell to the beautiful South Coast we make our way homeward. (B) HOTELS Ashford International Hotel, Ashford The 4-star Ashford International Hotel is conveniently located for visiting the many attractions that Kent has to offer. The modern en-suite bedrooms are decorated in a contemporary style and offer TV, tea & coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a stylish restaurant and comfortable bar plus, a superb leisure club with gym, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. Single travellers have sole occupancy of a double room. Carlton Hotel (May) & East Cliff Hotel (September) Bournemouth Located on Bournemouth’s famous East Cliff the 4-star Best Western Carlton and 3-star Best Western East Cliff offer dramatic views across the bay and are just a 15 minute stroll along the seafront from the shops and pier. The hotels offer restaurant with wonderful sea views, bar, outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers surrounded by gardens. The Carlton Hotel also offers indoor swimming pool, gym, and sauna which guests at the East Cliff can also use. The en-suite bedrooms all feature free Wi-Fi, TV and tea & coffee making facilities. Single travellers have sole occupancy of a double room.

for a delightful return journey on the famous Seaton Tramway along the former railway branch line. After a lunchtime break, we re-board our private coach continuing westwards to Exmouth. From Exmouth we travel by local train for one of England’s great railway journeys alongside the River Exe to Exeter before joining the mainline along the famous coastal route through Dawlish and onto Torquay and our hotel for the next three nights. (B,D) DAY 8 Our morning is free to relax in beautiful Torquay or independently explore the stunning English Riviera . Perhaps visit the neighbouring town of Babbacombe, famed for cliff railway built in 1926 and model village. In the afternoon we reconvene to take the short ferry ride across the bay to the small fishing town of Brixham , home of the ‘Golden Hind’ replica of the iconic Tudor ship. (B,D)

FARES

FARE REGION London: Euston Greater London South of England

FIRST* £1955 £1945 £2015 £1985 £1945 £2029 £2149 £2189 £2229 £2215 £2109 £2185 £2259

STANDARD

£1889 £1889 £1915 £1929 £1889 £1939 £1969 £2015 £2035 £1999 £1949 £1989

East Anglia South West

Heart of England

Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales

Scotland £2055 £30 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotels £1799 Single Room Supplement £265 *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. 9 nights’ bed, breakfast & Table d’hôte evening meal plus 1 lunch Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions and admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager The Livermead House Hotel, Torquay The elegant 3-star Livermead House Hotel was built in 1820 and has a picturesque seafront location. It is ideally situated just a short walk from the train station and a level walk along the promenade to Torquay town centre. The Livermead House offers a traditional flavour, outstanding sea views and high standards of cuisine. There is free Wi- Fi in all public areas. The hotel has lovely gardens with seating and an outdoor swimming pool plus, snooker room, squash court, gym, indoor bowls, and sauna.

Brixham

Seaton Heritage Tramway

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