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Devon - Plymouth Armed Forces Day
Read the details of our visit to Devon below.
Plymouth hotels were unable to take our group (at a sensible price) but we have found a very fine hotel in Paignton / Torquay where we can base ourselves and much enjoy the area driving over for 50 minutes to visit Armed Forces day - with “extras" proposed visiting the ’new look” Devonport Naval Heritage Centre and perhaps “The Box” (see Google ) and even a River trip is on offer too.
Plymouth Armed Forces Day will take place on Plymouth Hoe on Saturday June 28th . Armed Forces Day is a great opportunity for the public to show their support for the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces community, from those currently serving to Reservists, Veterans, and Cadets. (See Google for last year’s event) with plenty of stalls and exhibits round the site too.
Accommodation
The Mercure Hotel Paignton (4*) www.mercurepaignton.com A contemporary seaside hotel overlooking the English Riviera and Paignton Green, just a 5-minute drive from Torquay and approximately one hour from Plymouth.
•160 modern bedrooms with TV, hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi.
Lift serves most rooms
Sea view Restaurant serving dinner and breakfast.
What’s included:
✓4 nights’ hotel stay including full English breakfast
✓3 course, 3 choice dinner on three nights.
✓Accommodation in twin/double rooms for two persons. Sole occupancy rooms at supplement shown.
✓On-site parking available at £15 for 24 hours, chargeable to rooms.
Itinerary
Day 1, Wednesday 25th June: Home to Paignton
Arrive at our hotel for check in from 1500.
Meet in reception at 1800 for dinner at 1900 (included)
Day 2, Thursday 26th June: Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Cruise
OPTIONAL trip on the Dartmouth Steam Railway from Paignton to
Kingswear and by boat/ferry to Dartmouth.
Tour the Royal Britannia Naval College (£5) and River cruise to Totnes.
Return to Paignton by coach from Totnes at 1630 or 1730. (Combined ticket £49)
Dinner in the Hotel tonight.
Day 3, Friday 27th June: At leisure
There are several National Trust properties in the area, including Agatha Christie’s ‘Greenway’. Those wishing to visit Devonport Naval Heritage Centre ( + HMS COURAGEOUS if possible ) may do so by car and you may also wish to take an evening River trip to Calstock (cost £28pp) with an hour in the local pub too.
* No meal in the hotel tonight - explore in Paignton or in the pub at Calstock?
Day 4, Saturday 28th June: Plymouth
Armed Forces Day Parade and celebrations on Plymouth Hoe.
Dinner in the Hotel tonight.
Day 5, Sunday: 29th June: Plymouth/ Home
Breakfast at leisure and check out. Travel home or stay on at your own rate.
What’s the Cost?
£449pp sharing
£559pp sole occupancy
5 days, with 4 nights hotel stay including 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners.
Full payment by 27th April 2025
Optional insurance £18pp
*from price based on minimum group size of 20 persons
Booking conditions apply
Want to book?
Send me an e-mail at Mikecritchley7@icloud.com or phone 07977 534949 to confirm a room is available please… If so, then send us the full amount to our bank clearly marked DEVON / Your surname.
Our bank details are
Santander Bank Sort Code 09-01-28 a/c 96780823
Full payment will then be required by 27th April please. We look forward to meeting if you have travelled with us before or have been recommended by a friend!