Turkey & Tinsel in Paignton – Mon 07 to Fri 11 December 2026

EARLY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – PAIGNTON, DEVON – Experience Christmas magic by the sea with five days of festive fun, entertainment, and coastal charm at the Mercure Paignton Hotel on the English Riviera. Perched on Paignton’s stunning seafront overlooking the beach and Green, the Mercure Paignton offers elegant sea-view rooms, a sun terrace with coastal vistas, and the perfect setting to celebrate Christmas early.

Day One – Arrival & Festive Welcome
Settle into your sea-view room and join us for tea, coffee, and mince pies. Enjoy dinner before live entertainment gets everyone in the festive mood. Half-price drinks between 5-8pm mean you can toast the season affordably!

Day Two – Explore & Play
After breakfast, Paignton awaits. Step onto the Victorian promenade for coastal walks, visit the iconic Pier with its arcades and Jurassic crazy golf, or browse independent shops for Christmas treasures. This evening brings bingo, quiz, and board games – who will be champion?

Day Three – The Grand Festive Dinner
Your spectacular Christmas celebration complete with all the trimmings, crackers, and seasonal sparkle! If you’ve been good… Santa himself might visit! Live entertainment continues into the night.

Day Four – More Festive Freedom
Enjoy Paignton at your pace. Stroll to Goodrington Sands, explore the Bay of Lights illuminations, or relax on the hotel’s terrace. Everything’s within easy reach. Tonight brings more games, quizzes and those half-price drinks!

Day Five – Farewell
After breakfast overlooking the bay, depart with hearts full of Christmas joy and wonderful memories back to Blackmore Vale.

Includes:

• 4 nights at Mercure Paignton Hotel with breakfast and evening meals
• Spectacular festive dinner with all the trimmings
• Tea, coffee, and mince pies on arrival
• 2 nights live entertainment & 2 nights bingo, quiz, and board games
• Half-price selected drinks 5-8pm
• Possible Santa visit
• Return travel
• Complimentary drinks on coach

Depart Stalbridge: TBC Return Stalbridge: TBC – All itineraries are approximate and subject to change