Torquay & The English Rivera

HIGHLIGHTS: Dartmoor National Park, Brixham, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, Dartmouth, House of Marbles, Cream Tea at Buckfast Abbey
The most glamorous of all West Country resorts, Torquay overflows with vitality and places of interest. The town has a unique international flavour and the palm trees, the bustling harbour with its luxury yachts, and the elegant street façades give it an almost Mediterranean feel. By night the theatres stage star-studded shows during the season, and by day there is a wealth of things to see and do including some lovely parks and gardens and miles of glorious seafront walks around the bay.

**Please note it is a condition of travel with Grand UK, for all passengers to hold valid travel insurance for the duration of their tour.**Excursions
FULL DAY: Into the wild expanse of Dartmoor National Park today, dotted with granite rocks and tors rising up from the barren bogs, heather clad moors and hidden villages. We visit Widecombein-
the-Moor, a typical Dartmoor village, probably best known for Widecombe Fair and its associated folksong. This afternoon we include a visit and a cream tea in the resplendent Buckfast Abbey, where the community of Benedictine monks continue to live self-sufficiently, welcoming visitors and selling homemade products.

FULL DAY: This morning we head to one of Devon's favourite attractions - the House of Marbles - where the site's historic trail reveals its marble, glasswork and Bovey Pottery heritage. Then it's on to Newton Abbot, a delightful Devon town, where it is market day. Wander through the old Butter Market or just enjoy the outdoor market in the town square. This afternoon we reach lovely Teignmouth where Dartmoor granite was once shipped from the ancient quayside. Today you can enjoy its two miles of seafront promenade.

HALF DAY: A half day tour to Brixham, an ancient fishing port which is still busy today, while the modern marina has yachts protected by a half mile long breakwater offering an alternative view of the town.

Everything Included:

- Free local joining points
- Collect Coach Miles
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coaches
- Tour Manager escorted
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- No single room supplement
- Excursions / itinerary as stated
- Admission fees and entertainment if stated
- Complete luggage handling
- Price-Back Insurance Offer


Escorted Travel
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.




Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.


We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.


They are simply the best in the business.




Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday. They are simply the best in the business.

We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.


Hotels
TLH CARLTON HOTEL, TORQUAY (18th March, 15th April tours)
The Carlton Hotel prides itself on its warm and welcoming atmosphere and views of Torbay. Part of the TLH Leisure Resort, the hotel is half a mile from the town centre and a downhill walk to the seafront. ★★★ (Visit England)
- Restaurant, lounge, bar, indoor games room, bistro, sports bar
- En-suite bedrooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Leisure facilities across the resort including indoor and outdoor (seasonal) pools, gym, spa
- Daytime activities
- Nightly entertainment across the complex
- Lift

TLH VICTORIA HOTEL, TORQUAY (7th October tour)
Part of the TLH Leisure Resort, this hotel is located around half a mile to the town centre and a downhill stroll to the seafront.
- Restaurant, bar
- En-suite bedrooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Leisure facilities including indoor pool, gym, spa available in complex
- Nightly entertainment
- Lift

BURLINGTON HOTEL, TORQUAY (6th May, 1st July, 11th August, 8th September, 16th September, 21st October tours)
The Burlington is a comfortable, family-run hotel close to the town centre and harbour.
- Restaurant, bar, lounge
- En-suite bedrooms
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Nightly entertainment
- No lift but ground and first floor bedrooms available


Your Pick Up Points
Joining Your Grand UK Coach Holiday
For 2024 we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across the eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier, please refer to our Pick-ups section below for more details.
The Tour Ref below indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.

Pick-Up Information
For 2024 we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across the eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier.
The Tour Ref on the holiday tab indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.






Traveling from Departure Area A: Be picked up from your free local departure point, and join your tour coach at our interchange area at Northampton Services on the M11, at junction 15A.





Traveling from Departure Area B: Be picked up from your free local departure point, and join your tour coach at our interchange area at Beaconsfield Services, M40, junction 2.Hotels
TLH CARLTON HOTEL, TORQUAY (18th March, 15th April tours)
The Carlton Hotel prides itself on its warm and welcoming atmosphere and views of Torbay. Part of the TLH Leisure Resort, the hotel is half a mile from the town centre and a downhill walk to the seafront. ★★★ (Visit England) > Restaurant, lounge, bar, indoor games room, bistro, sports bar > En-suite bedrooms > Free Wi-Fi > Leisure facilities across the resort including indoor and outdoor (seasonal) pools, gym, spa > Daytime activities > Nightly entertainment across the complex > Lift

TLH VICTORIA HOTEL, TORQUAY (7th October tour)
Part of the TLH Leisure Resort, this hotel is located around half a mile to the town centre and a downhill stroll to the seafront. > Restaurant, bar > En-suite bedrooms > Free Wi-Fi > Leisure facilities including indoor pool, gym, spa available in complex > Nightly entertainment > Lift

BURLINGTON HOTEL, TORQUAY (6th May, 1st July, 11th August, 8th September, 16th September, 21st October tours)
The Burlington is a comfortable, family-run hotel close to the town centre and harbour. > Restaurant, bar, lounge > En-suite bedrooms > Free Wi-Fi available > Nightly entertainment > No lift but ground and first floor bedrooms available

Hotels
• TLH Victoria Hotel (Torquay) - View Information
• TLH Carlton Hotel (Torquay) - View Information
• The Burlington Hotel (Torquay) - View Information