Paignton Tour Half Day
Paignton Tour
Visit Oldway Mansion, the magnificent legacy of Paignton's most colourful family - the Singers of sewing machine fame. Inspired by French and Italian architecture, the grand marble staircase and the gallery modelled on the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles is a must see.
Beautiful gardens surround the Mansion, formal gardens to the South of the house and the Italian Style garden, located to the east. There is also a less formal garden, featuring a grotto, two ponds, a waterall and a wide range of subtropical plants.
Stop at the traditional tea rooms for light refreshments before making your way to the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway.
Departing from Paignton Station, this is arguably one of the most delightful journeys by steam along the English Riviera's coastline. Passing the picturesque village of Churston, the line crosses inland to the banks of the River Dart before terminating at Kingswear.
On arrival at Kingswear, you can extend your excursion with a visit to Dartmouth and Totnes or take a trip along the River Dart to Greenway. The train returns to Paignton at regular intervals throughout the day.
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