Join us for a magical festive escape to the English Riviera, filed with sparkling lights, nostalgic attractions, delicious food, and heart-warming Christmas cheer by the sea.
MERCURE PAIGNTON HOTEL ****
A contemporary seaside haven overlooking the English Riviera. Polished rooms provide TVs, WiFi, safes, rainfall showers and tea/coffee making facilities.
PRICE INCLUDES
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Happy hour bar, 2 for 1 on draft beer, house wine and soft drinks
Entry to Bygones Museum
Entry to Christmas in Miniature at Babbacombe Model Village
Festive River Exe cruise
Coach excursions as described
GROUP BOOKINGS
If you book 20 places all together on a day excursion, short break or holiday ONE GOES FREE
TRAVEL OPTIONS
Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777
Day 1
To charming Paignton with comfort stops en-route.
DDay 2
This afternoon visit Bygones museum with nostalgic treasures, a recreated Victorian street, steam train, and WWI trench, and afterwards visit Babbacombe Model Village for its magical Christmas in Miniature, twinkling lights, festive displays, and miniature winter scenes creating seasonal charm. Tonight, a five-course Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings and a visit from Father Christmas.
B, DDay 3
Explore Exeter’s beautiful Cathedral Christmas Market, then unwind on a festive River Exe cruise with mulled wine, mince pies, and live commentary.
B, DDay 4
Discover Newton Abbot’s bustling market, then visit the House of Marbles, famed for its glassmaking, quirky exhibits, and delightful café renowned for homemade cakes.
B, DDay 5
Homeward bound via picturesque Shaftesbury.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
| Name | Address | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Barking | Station Parade, IG11 8TU | View |
| Barkingside | Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA | View |
| Basildon | Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon | View |
| Brentwood | Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman | View |
| Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road | View |
| Chelmsford Victoria Road | Victoria Road CM1 1JR | View |
| Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
| Corringham Town Centre | Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY | View |
| Dagenham | Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS | View |
| Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | View |
| Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
| Hockley Spa | Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library | View |
| Hornchurch | Station Lane Bus Stop - Out Sutton Arms RM12 6NJ and Opposite Ask Restaurant | View |
| Hutton | Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub | View |
| Ilford | Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA | View |
| Palace Theatre | Palace Theatre Bus Stop | View |
| Pitsea | Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea | View |
| Princess Rd, Rayleigh | Was Depot | View |
| Queensway | Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema) | View |
| Rayleigh High Street | Bus Stop outside Kings Fish & Chips | View |
| Rayleigh Stn | Rayleigh Railway Station | View |
| Rochford Market Square | West Street, Rochford Market Square | View |
| Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
| Sadlers Farm | Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road | View |
| Shenfield Stn | Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank | View |
| Southchurch Library | Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Boulevard | View |
| Sun Corner | Sun Corner London Road - Billericay | View |
| Thames Drive | Thames Drive Bus Stop | View |
| The Elms | Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea | View |
| The Oak Grays | The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays | View |
| Thorpe Bay Stn | Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station) | View |
| Thurrock Services, | Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG | View |
| Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
| Vic House Cnr, Kiln Rd | Vic House Corner, Bus Stop in Kiln Road | View |
| Wickford | Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford | View |
| Woodford Green | Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU | View |
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