Torquay Christmas Breaks on The English Riviera

The Bay of Lights Festival is getting bigger and bigger.

Last year's Torquay Light Trail returns and is expanded and now runs from Torre Abbey to Torquay harbour. The Trail of Lights is on from 1st December to 2nd January and includes the spectacular 12 meter high tree.. A number of the leading attractions are adding in Christmas Light shows of their own.

Paignton Zoo is ending its centenary year with its Glo Wild Event. This runs from 17th November to 2nd January.

The Dartmouth Steam Railway also brings back its Christmas Train of Lights and is promising a bigger event with even more surprises. The Christmas train steams along the tracks from 24th November to 30th December.

Many of of the key English Riviera attractions have special Christmas events. Kents Cavern have their Carols in the Caves  from 28th November through to 14th December. Visitors get to experience choirs performing by candlelight with the unique acoustics of the caves.

At The Babbacombe Model Village there is A very Miniature Christmas with a whole lot of new illuminations for 2023. This opens on select dates between 2nd December and 31st December.

English Riviera National Trust Properties open up for the Christmas Period. Agatha Christie's holiday home, Greenway is open for select dates between 25th November and 31st December. These dates are also when Coleton Fishacre is open too.

Totnes Street Market is a long established and busy event which really gets you in the mood for the Christmas period. It takes place every Tuesday evening from 5th December to 19th December.