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Torquay & the Eden Project
From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to our hotel.
Torquay & the Eden Project
This morning, we enjoy time at leisure at the hotel to relax or explore the local area. In the afternoon, we head to Brixham, an attractive port with colourful fisher cottages on the surrounding hillsides. Explore the winding streets, snug with bustling arcades and gift shops. The horseshoe harbour is well worth a look too, being home to a replica of Sir Francis Drake’s ship, the Golden Hind.
Half Day
Torquay & the Eden Project
On our optional excursion, we spend some time in the charming seaside town of Dawlish. Famed for its golden sandy beach, picturesque seafront and the famous black swans that inhabit The Lawn, this traditional Devon resort is full of character. Enjoy a stroll along the promenade, browse the independent shops and cafés, or simply soak up the coastal scenery. Afterwards, we continue to Teignmouth, a handsome estuary town with a bustling harbour, elegant Georgian crescent, classic promenade and Victorian pier, offering fine views across the bay.
Full Day
Torquay & the Eden Project
Built into the Cornish countryside, the Eden Project is often described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. This extraordinary place offers a deep dive into the world of plants and how they shape our lives. Housed within massive Biomes, the Eden Project simulates different environmental conditions, showcasing an incredibly diverse collection of flora from around the globe. From the steamy rainforests to the fragrant Mediterranean, the Eden Project is not just a feast for the senses but also an educational journey that emphasises the importance of sustainable living and environmental conservation.
Full Day
Torquay & the Eden Project
Today, we enjoy a day at leisure to explore the charming seaside town of Torquay at your own pace. Nestled along the stunning English Riviera, Torquay offers a delightful blend of coastal beauty and elegant Victorian charm. Stroll along the palm-lined promenade, browse the boutique shops, or relax with a cream tea as you take in views of the sparkling bay. However you choose to spend the day, Torquay’s relaxed pace and sea air are sure to refresh and inspire.
Full Day
Torquay & the Eden Project
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and board the coach for the journey home.
Live Entertainment Evenings at the Riviera Hotel
Unwind at the Riviera Hotel’s show bar and enjoy live entertainment on selected evenings. Settle into comfy seating with a drink as singers, light cabaret or quizzes create a relaxed, sociable mood—an easy way to meet your fellow travellers without leaving the hotel.
This convivial experience nods to Torquay’s seaside show tradition of music and laughter after a day by the bay. Programming varies, but the friendly mood and toe-tapping tunes make for a relaxed one evening wind-down during your stay.
Dawlish & Teignmouth Coastal Towns
Discover Dawlish and Teignmouth on a coastal day out, at additional cost and bookable on tour. In Dawlish, stroll the Victorian promenade and spot the famous black swans of Dawlish gliding along The Lawn brook, while Great Western trains sweep the dramatic sea-wall curve.
Continue to Teignmouth, an estuary town framed by an elegant Georgian crescent, working harbour and classic pier. Wander the seafront for views towards Shaldon, browse independent shops and savour the breeze-fresh atmosphere of Devon’s south coast.
Brixham Harbour Walk & Golden Hind Replica
Explore Brixham, a working harbour on the English Riviera, and walk the horseshoe harbour lined with trawlers and cafes. Climb the quayside steps for views across colour-washed cottages and the breakwater; photograph the Golden Hind, a full-size replica of Drake’s Tudor galleon moored by the quay.
Hear how Brixham grew into a major fishing port with a bustling market and heritage fleet. Maritime stories echo along narrow lanes, with distant views to Berry Head’s headland. Sample the sea-air atmosphere and pause for photos and reflection beside bobbing boats.
Eden Project Biomes Visit, Cornwall
Explore the Eden Project near St Austell and step inside the Rainforest and Mediterranean Biomes. Wander beneath soaring geodesic domes where steamy jungle meets citrus and olive. Follow garden paths past cascades and scented herbs, with the Rainforest Canopy Walkway offering a bird’s-eye view.
Discover how this reclaimed china clay pit became a pioneering eco-attraction championing sustainable living. Exhibits trace how plants shape food, medicine and climate, while outdoor gardens showcase Cornish habitats. Architecture and storytelling combine to make big environmental ideas tangible and uplifting.
