The vintage carriages are decorated with sparkling lights, creating a magical atmosphere for train passengers as well as landside spectators watching at Goodrington and Broadsands Beaches.
The 40-minute journey takes in the stunning English Riviera coastline travelling towards Churston Station, to the Greenway tunnel, through an enchanted forest with colourful feature displays, illuminated animals and elves, and breath-taking night-time scenery. The steam train turns around at Kingswear station ready for the return journey, giving passengers the opportunity to alight briefly to take photos of the train and the picturesque historic town of Dartmouth, set on the mouth of the river Dart.
The Steam train departs at 16:45 from Paignton – Steamtrain