Tinsel & Turkey in South Devon

ITINERARY

Monday - Christmas Eve: Morning departure from Dorset - visit the charming seaside town of Sidmouth on Devon's Jurassic Coast. Later continue to Paignton where you are welcomed with coffee and mince pie while the bags are portered. After settling in enjoy a 3 course dinner and then live entertainment follows in the sun lounge.

Tuesday - Christmas Day: A visit to Dartmouth, the beautiful town set on the banks of the River Dart with a wealth of maritime heritage. Maybe join a harbour cruise, visit a historic house or one of many museums and galleries. At 3:30pm there is tea/coffee and festive treats in the hotel sun lounge. This evening you are treated to a full traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings and maybe Santa will call. Musical entertainment follows into the night.

Wednesday - The morning is free in Paignton to explore one of the brightest jewels in the English Riviera's crown. It has an accessible promenade, pier, beach huts and shopping streets. This afternoon it's back on the coach for a short ride to a local theatre to enjoy a matinee* performance of a traditional Pantomime with dazzling costumes, bad jokes and audience participation aplenty! Back at the hotel a three course dinner awaits then a quieter evening in the lounge. (*may change to evening show)

Thursday - New Years Eve: A drive across the unspoilt landscapes of Dartmoor, an enchanting playground of wide open spaces roamed by herds of wild ponies. Tour via Two Bridges with a stop at Tavistock for lunch, back through Yelverton and Princetown. Meet in the bar at 5:30pm for a glass of fizz followed by a three course New Year dinner. More live entertainment takes us into the night.

Friday - Christmas wishes ring in your ears as we head home. A visit to Exeter where the shops will present their Christmas displays and you can enjoy the festive atmosphere before returning to Dorset late afternoon.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner