Paignton and Christmas Train of Lights

£389 per person

📅 Departing - 27th November 2026 or 26th November 2027

🚌 Pick up points - Brigg, Cleethorpes, Grimsby, Immingham, Lincoln, Louth, Scunthorpe & Retford

🏨 3 Nights in Esplanade Hotel

🍳 English Breakfast

🍴 3 Evening meals including Christmas Dinner  

🍷 Mulled wine & mince pies on arrival

🧳 No lugging your luggage

📍 Included excursions: Christmas Train of Lights & Exeter Christmas Markets

🚌 Travel by Shearings coach

💸 £389 per person

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On this wonderful weekend break, you'll enjoy a journey on the UK's first ever steam train of lights! The festive illuminated journey starts in Paignton, where the train with vintage carriages awaits you.

Day 1 - Local departure by coach, then on to Paignton and our hotel for three nights.  

You will be welcomed by a mince pie and mulled wine on arrival before enjoying a leisurely dinner in the hotel.

Day 2 - Christmas Train of Lights
Relax in Paignton today before the highlight of the weekend: our evening trip on the Christmas Train of Lights! Your festive illuminated journey starts at Queen's Park Station, Paignton, where the steam train with vintage carriages awaits you – it will be decorated with thousands of lights, both inside and out.

Fifteen minutes later, once you've had time to settle back into your seat, you will arrive at Churston Station where the show begins. As the anticipation builds and minutes after leaving Churston, you will be propelled through the 450-metre Greenway tunnel that leads you to the enchanted forest. It will be transformed by a multitude of lights with brand-new feature displays – plus some old favourites! The stunning show ends as you leave the forest, where you'll be greeted by the twinkling lights of Dartmouth, all reflected on the river Dart.

After a turnaround at Kingswear and with the opportunity to disembark and take photographs from the platform, you will be on your way back to Paignton to experience the spectacle from a different direction.

Full of magical memories, we return to the hotel for our Christmas dinner followed by entertainment.

Day 3 - Exeter and the Christmas Market
Today we visit the beautiful city of Exeter. Pre-dating the arrival of the Romans, Exeter has a rich and long history and a wealth of attractions celebrating this, from its imposing Roman wall to its magnificent, Gothic Cathedral and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. Stroll along the beautiful Quayside or discover the shops, boutiques and cafés on the cobbled Gandy Street.

One of the highlights at this time of year is the Christmas market, located in the courtyard at Exeter Cathedral. With over a hundred twinkling festive chalets, local gifts and produce, festive street food and seasonal entertainment, plus free entry into the awesome Exeter Cathedral, you'll be spoilt for choice!

Day 4 - After breakfast, we journey home.

Please note: If the Christmas Train of Lights is cancelled or rescheduled, we will still operate the weekend break to Paignton.

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Price correct at time of publication on 15/09/2026

Subject to change, availability and booking T&Cs. See more details below.

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Pricing and additional charges:

Price per person varies dependent on departure date, £389 per person based on departure date 27th November 2026. Price is based on two adults sharing where applicable all local taxes included.. Optional or additional charges, upgrades, discretionary excursions, or amendments, are not included in this price and may apply. Single room supplement £39 per person. Please ask for further details. Full balance required at time of booking.

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Agent identity & role:

Shearings Travel Limited trading as Shearings, registered company number 03746239, trading address Sunway House, Canklow Meadows, Rotherham, S60 2XR, is acting as an agent on behalf of the tour operator Shearings for this holiday package. We are not the organiser for the purposes of Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.

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Cancellation/change of terms:

Booking terms and conditions, including cancellation and amendment policies, apply to this holiday package. Full details are available on request or at the time of booking. You may be entitled to a refund or to make changes subject to applicable fees and timelines.

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Financial protection (ATOL/ABTA/ABTOT our pledge):

Your holiday is protected by Shearings Travel Limited (ABTOT number: 5600). In the unlikely event of the operator’s financial failure, you will receive a full refund of all money paid for your package holiday. For full details of your financial protection and the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018, please visit here  or contact us. As a member of ABTA (P5888), you also have additional protection regarding non-flight elements and access to ABTA’s complaints and dispute resolution process.

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Complaints handling:

We are a member of ABTA (membership number P5888) and adhere to its Code of Conduct. If you have any queries or complaints, please contact your local travel branch initially. If we are unable to resolve your complaint, you may use ABTA’s arbitration or alternative dispute resolution services. For further information, see www.abta.com.

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Cancellation and booking terms:

All offers are subject to availability and our full booking terms and conditions, which detail your rights regarding cancellation, changes, and refunds. These are available upon request or can be found here.

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