Railtrail Main Brochure 2023 FULL PROOF

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Kingswear Castle Paddle Steamer

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Kent & East Sussex Railway

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Dartmouth Steam Railway

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DAY 7 After breakfast we commence our transfer to Torquay travelling by train along the scenic route from Bournemouth to Weymouth where our private coach awaits to transfer us into Devon and the seaside resor t of Seaton. Here we board our heritage tram 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 where our luggage will be waiting for us. (B,D) DAY 8 Today 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 or take the shor t 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) 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 Dar t Estuary to Kingswear. We take a shor t ferry crossing to the historic resor t of Dartmouth where there is free time for some sightseeing and a gentle circular river cruise viewing Bayards Cove, Kingswear and Dar tmouth Castles, Britannia Royal Naval College, Dittisham

DEPARTS Friday 28 April 2023 Friday 22 September 2023

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)

DAYS

FARES

FARE REGION London: Euston Greater London South of England East Anglia SouthWest Midlands Yorkshire Nor th East Nor thWest SouthWales Nor thWales Hear t of England

FIRST* £2059 £2049 £2119 £2115 £2055 £2135 £2265 £2305 £2345 £2329 £2219 £2299 £2379

STANDARD

£1995 £1989 £2019 £2035 £1995 £2039 £2079 £2119 £2139 £2109 £2055 £2099

Brixham

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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 freeWi-Fi.The hotel has a stylish restaurant and comfor table bar plus, a superb leisure club with gym, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. Single travellers have sole occupancy of a double room. BestWestern Carlton Hotel, Bournemouth Located on Bournemouth’s famous East Cliff and built in the Victorian era, the 3-star Carlton Hotel offers dramatic views across the bay and is just a 15 minute stroll along the seafront from the shops and pier. The hotel offers; restaurant with wonderful sea views, bar, outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers surrounded by gardens and palm trees, indoor swimming pool, gym, and sauna. The en-suite bedrooms all feature free Wi-Fi, TV and tea & coffee making facilities. Single travellers have sole occupancy of a double room.

Scotland £2165 £30 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotels £1899 Single Room Supplement £280 *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 Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station toTour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions and admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager Hotel por terage 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 shor t 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 freeWi- Fi in all public areas. The hotel has lovely gardens with seating and an outdoor swimming pool plus, snooker room, squash cour t, gym, indoor bowls, and sauna.

Seaton Heritage Tramway

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