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Britannia Royal Naval College
Overlooking the River Dart and the sea, and set in 126 acres of landscaped grounds this is now the principal facility in the UK for the training young naval officers for not only the Royal Navy but also many other nations. Used during the second World War for allied forces to practice exercises prior to D-day, this tour can be combined with the Britannia Royal Naval College tour or taken as a stand-alone tour.
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approx time from port
5 minutes |
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D-Day Remembered at Torcross and Slapton Sands
This tour can be combined with the Britannia Royal Naval College tour or taken as a stand-alone tour. Sixty years ago, this land looked very different from today. With coastal scenery similar to the beaches of Normandy, over 3,000 local people were displaced as their lands were requisitioned for American, Canadian and British forces to practice exercises prior to D-Day - one of which, the tragic Exercise Tiger, was hushed for many years. Join us and learn the full story.
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approx time from port
15 minutes
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Dartmouth Steam Railway
Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway is the holiday line with steam trains running for seven miles in Great Western tradition along the spectacular Torbay coast from Paignton to Churston and through the wooded slopes bordering the Dart estuary to Kingswear. The scenery is superb, with seascapes right across Lyme Bay to Portland Bill on clear days. Luxury dining train available.
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approx time from port
40 minutes
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Exeter Cathedral
Exeter’s majestic Cathedral is over 850 years old and is one of the finest examples of decorated Gothic work in England today. Its unique Norman twin towers dominate the city’s skyline. Famous for its West Front, Minstrel’s Gallery and also the world’s longest unbroken stretch of the gothic vaulting. Inside you will find the magnificent 15th century astronomical clock is reputed to be the inspiration of the children’s nursery rhyme ’Hickory, Dickory Dock’.
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approx time from port
1 hour 15 minutes |
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South Devon Railway
The South Devon Railway offers a wonderful opportunity to travel in the carriage used by Queen Victoria, carriages that met the ocean liners. This is a unique and exclusive excursion. Light refreshments or lunch can be served as you travel from Staverton Station along the hidden valley of the River Dart to Totnes to disembark at Buckfastleigh Station.
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approx time from port
40 minutes |