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Carols in the Cave & Exeter Christmas Market

Enjoy a relaxing Turkey & Tinsel break in the Devonshire coastal resort of Torquay with festive entertainment that even includes a gift from Santa. There is also an excursion to the Exeter Christmas markets. The highlight of the trip is a visit to Kent's Cavern for a magical candlelit concert - Carols in the Caves.

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INCLUDED:

4 nights half board
Leisure time in Torquay
Visit to Exeter
Carols in the Caves (candlelit performance)
Entertainment every evening
Inclusions as per the itinerary

Day 1 - Monday:

We make our way to Torquay, arriving late afternoon at the TLH Toorak Hotel for our 4 Night Turkey & Tinsel break. Our first night is ‘Christmas Eve’ where we will celebrate with a pre-dinner mulled wine drinks reception followed by dinner and an evening of entertainment including Christmas carols with a brass band.

Day 2 - Tuesday:

The hotel is running a programme of festive daytime activities today including a festive quiz and dancing. Plus, Father Christmas will be visiting with a special gift for everyone! Alternatively, you can explore festive Torquay at your leisure. Tonight we will enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner followed by entertainment.

B, D

Day 3 - Wednesday:

After breakfast, we journey to the city of Exeter where we will spend the day enjoying the Christmas Market with the stunning backdrop of Exeter Cathedral. The markets feature a selection of crafts and fresh food. The bustling atmosphere is helped by delicious food stalls and Bavarian-style bars. Later we return to the hotel for dinner and another evening of entertainment.

B, D

Day 4 - Thursday:

Enjoy a leisurely morning either at the hotel or exploring Torquay. Later in the afternoon, we make our way to Kents Cavern, the UK's most accessible caves, for ‘Carols in the Caves’. Sit and enjoy the amazing acoustics of a unique candlelit performance in the Vestibule Chamber before a walk around the caves with more carols performed by candlelight. There are only 9 shallow steps throughout the caves and the first chamber is fully accessible. We finish with mulled wine or hot chocolate in the café before returning to the hotel for a New Year’s Eve-themed celebration dinner followed by entertainment.

B, D

Day 5 - Friday:

After breakfast, we check out and make our way home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

The Toorak Hotel

The Toorak Hotel is part of the impressive resort complex comprising four hotels that form Torquay Leisure Hotels located just a five-minute walk from the seafront and Torquay Marina. The Aztec Spa has outstanding leisure facilities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, steam room and gym. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television and tea/coffee making facilities.

The hotel has a lift which serves most rooms.

There are plenty of entertainment choices across the whole of the resort with music and dancing in The Starlight Lounge, an indoor bowling green, and a games room including a 10-pin bowling alley.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Bridgewood Manor Hotel	Bridgewood Manor Hotel (Bus Stop Outside) Parking Available in Hotel Car Park - Chargeable
Brompton Farm Road	Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road
Chatham Pembroke Court	Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches
Chattenden Bus Stop	Main Road - by Jet Garage
Gillingham Watling Street	Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street
Hoo Co-op	Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road
Hoo Marina	Hoo Marina Bus Stop
Hoo, Fourwents Road	Hoo, Fourwents Road Bus Stop, Bells Lane On Side of Bowls Club, Opposite Car Park
Rainham Manor Farm	Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av	Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop
Rochester Train Station	Rochester Train Station - Bus Stop Outside On Corporation Street
Strood Passmores	Strood Passmores Bus Stop
Wainscott Co-op	Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane
Wainscott Hollywood Ln	Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts
Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop	Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets