Christmas in Plymouth, Devon
From pilgrims to Pocahontas - Plymouth is steeped in history and on this fabulous holiday we feature two half day excursions, one taking us into Cornwall and the other to rugged Dartmoor.
View Dates & BookThe City of Plymouth has a great naval history, stretching back to the time of Sir Francis Drake and the Spanish Armada to today's ultra modern navy dockyards. We feature two half day excursions, one to Cornwall and the other to rugged Dartmoor.
Holiday highlights
• Traditional Christmas Day Lunch • Hotel entertainment
• Visit to Looe and an excurion along the Tamar VAlley
• Additional snacks and refreshments as provided by the hotel
Monday
We depart and make our way to Devon, arriving late afternoon at our hotel where tea/coffee is served on arrival. Tonight dinner is followed by entertainment.
Christmas Eve
This morning we cross the Tamar Bridge at Saltash into Cornwall for a visit to the resort of Looe. Returning to the hotel in time for lunch, the afternoon is free for you to explore possibly the Barbican, the Hoe or look around the city centre and search for that last minute present. This afternoon the hotel will host tea, coffee and biscuits with yule log and light entertainment. Tonight we begin with a drinks reception prior to dinner, followed by entertainment.
Christmas Day
Merry Christmas! Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, then perhaps a stroll in the city or along the Hoe to work up an appetite for the traditional Christmas 4 course Lunch including welcome drink of Mulled wine and a visit from Santa. Watch the King's speech with tea, coffee and Christmas biscuits. Tonight there will be a cold buffet style dinner followed by entertainment.
Boxing Day
A morning excursion along the Tamar Valley to Tavistock on the edge of Dartmoor before returning for a 3 course buffet-style lunch. Tonight begins with a Bucks Fizz prior to a 4 Course Gala Dinner and final evening of live entertainment
Friday
After breakfast we depart for home.
YOUR HOTEL
The Copthorne Hotel Plymouth is located in the bustling city centre with sweeping views down Armada Way. It is an ideal base for a Christmas break and local attractions include the historic Barbican and the famous Hoe.All bedrooms are en suite with TV, telephone,hairdryer, iron and tea/coffee making facilities.
The hotel has a lift.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bath | Bath Odd Down Park and Ride Coach Park |
| Bridgwater | Bridgwater Mount Street Bus Stop Rear of Angel Place Shopping centre |
| Chippenham | Chippenham The Bridge Outside Rivo Lounge or Megabet. |
| Cirencester | Cirencester Little Chef/Burger King Hare Bushes Services, A429 Burford Road, GL7 5DS |
| Clevedon | Clevedon Miles Morgan Travel Agency, Triangle Bus Stop |
| Exeter | Exeter - Paris St Bus Station Lower Part of Station |
| Exeter Services | Exeter Services - M5 - Pickups from here may be fed to Gordano Services M5-J19 to meet coach |
| Frome | Frome Market Place |
| Gloucester | Gloucester outside the British Heart Foundation Shop, Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1SL |
| Gordano | Gordano M5 Services CAR PARK |
| Highbridge | Highbridge, Church Street Bus Stop Near to Church |
| Junction 27 M5 | J27 M5 - Burger King/ Travelodge Pick ups maybe fed to Gordano Services |
| Melksham | Melksham Town Hall. |
| Midsomer Norton | Midsomer Norton Town Hall |
| Minehead | Minehead Railway Station |
| Shepton Mallet | Shepton Mallet Station Road Car Park Bus Stop near Monument |
| Somerton | Somerton The Cross - Pickups from here may be fed to Gordano Services M5-J19 to meet coach |
| Street | Street Bayliss Centre |
| Stroud | Stroud Merrywalks Bus Station |
| Taunton Herons | Taunton - Hankeridge Farm Bus Stop, Herons Gate by Halfords Superstore. |
| Thornbury | Thornbury Aldi Lay-by |
| Trowbridge | Trowbridge Town Hall |
| Wells | Wells Princes Road Car Park |
| Westbury | Westbury Haynes Road bus stop |
| Weston-super-Mare | Weston-super-Mare Locking Road Car Park |
| Yeovil | Yeovil Bus Station - Pickups may be fed to Gordano Services M5-J19 to meet coach |
