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Christmas Train of Light (Dartmouth Steam Train)

and Torquay

We have free time in Torquay so you can do that last bit of Christmas Shopping, eat or take a walk by the harbour.

Then to the multi award-winning Christmas experience and the UK's first ever steam train of lights! The Christmas Train of Lights is now a must-see event and the 2024 show will capture the magic of our previous shows and will also have new displays and surprises.

Your festive illuminated journey starts at Queen's Park Station, Paignton, where our train with vintage carriages await you - 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 which 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 only to be greeted by the twinkling lights of Dartmouth 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.

We have free time in Torquay so you can do that last bit of Christmas Shopping, eat or take a walk by the harbour.

Then to the multi award-winning Christmas experience and the UK's first ever steam train of lights! The Christmas Train of Lights is now a must-see event and the 2024 show will capture the magic of our previous shows and will also have new displays and surprises.

Your festive illuminated journey starts at Queen's Park Station, Paignton, where our train with vintage carriages await you - 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 which 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 only to be greeted by the twinkling lights of Dartmouth 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.

Price includes:

  • Return coach travel
  • Admission
  • Visit by Santa is not included and is now sold out.

Expected schedule of day:
Arrival time at resort:
13:00 approx.
Departure time from resort:
18:30 approx.
Back by (Central Swindon): 21:30 approx.

PLEASE NOTE: The above timings are approximate guidelines ONLY and cannot be 100% guaranteed. All timings are subject to traffic conditions on the day of travel which are beyond our control. Our driver will be able to give you a better time schedule on the day of travel.

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