All aboard for adventure!
Residents and volunteers from the Abbeyfield South West Society were treated to a steam train ride and river boat cruise when they visited the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company.
Following some coffee and cake at Paignton station, the residents enjoyed a half-hour steam train journey over to Dartmouth, which took in the fantastic scenery of the English Riviera, followed by a river cruise along the Dart. The cruise was rich with landmarks, including the historic Britannia Royal Naval College and Agatha Christie’s beloved Greenway estate, now cared for by the National Trust.
The outing concluded with a return journey on the steam train, leaving everyone with smiles and cherished memories of a wonderful day spent.
Learn more about Abbeyfield South West Society
The Abbeyfield South West Society is an independent charity established in 1994. It is registered with the Regulator of Social Housing and manages five houses for older people across Devon and Cornwall in Paignton, Holsworthy, Kingsbridge, Torrington, and Mawnam Smith.
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