2026 Autumn Weekend
Tuesday 15th to Friday 18th September 2026
Our 2026 Autumn tour will be based at The Palace Hotel in Paignton.
It is situated right on the seafront, has ample parking and is lovely inside.
The hotel also boasts a large indoor swimming pool if you feel the sea is too cold for a dip!
Prices are comparable with costs for other hotels the Register has stayed in. The Palace Hotel has been used by other car clubs and are used to catering for large groups.
Two excursions are planned for the Wednesday and Thursday. They will not be long drives as there are many tempting places to stop and visit along the way. One route is to follow the coast heading south towards Dartmouth.
This allows a side visit to the lovely fishing port of Brixham. On the way is a fantastic National Trust property, Coleton Fishacre, built in the Arts & Crafts style as a home for the D’Oyly Carte music family.
To arrive in Dartmouth, you will cross the Kingswear Higher Ferry (£9 – nothing is cheap these days!). Dartmouth is a spectacular town and a boating haven. It is well worth wandering around and has plenty of eateries of all kinds.
Departing Dartmouth, we will head towards Stoke Fleming and pass the beautiful Blackpool Sands before a stunning view of Slapton Ley appears.
The second tour will be a circular route of Dartmoor and once again there will be spectacular views and plenty of points of interest.
For anyone who would like to extend their break to take in a trip over the Tamar into Cornwall I can provide a popular route around the villages and cliffs of SE Cornwall and Bodmin Moor.
For more information contact Howard Perks howard.perks@blueyonder.co.uk
BOOKING DETAILS AUTUMN TOUR PAIGNTON
Palace Hotel, Esplanade Rd, Paignton TQ4 6BJ
https://palacepaignton.com/
Call 01803 555121 (best to call Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday). Ask for Carole or Claire and quote MGA Register: September 2026 event.
All of the accommodation bookings are to be secured by a £50 non-refundable deposit. The Balance is to be paid 8 weeks prior to arrival. Please note their cancellation policy. There is no single room supplement.
Arrival Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026
Departure Date: Thursday 17th September 2026
Number of Nights: 2
| Service | Rate |
| Tariff 3-course dinner B&B (per person, per night) for 2 nights | £89pppn = For a couple for 2 nights = £356 |
| Additional Night (subject to availability Thursday 17th Sept) | £59.00 special rate pp |
| Sea view supplements | £10.00 pppn |
| Cancellation policy 8 weeks and over no charge 6-7 weeks 25% 4-5 weeks 50% 3 weeks and under 100% |
Booking Process – You must book your accommodation and meals directly with The Palace Hotel.
Admin costs for Tour Entry:
You will also be required to pay the tour entry fee £30 per car for MG Car Club Members or £55 for non-membersat time of booking. This is payable to the MG Car Club, MGA Register, ideally by BACS transfer. Details on how to pay are on the Tour booking form.
- Book your accommodation and meals with The Palace Hotel on 01803 555121, quoting MGA Register: September 2026 event.
- Send a completed Booking Form (Appendix 2 to this e-Newsletter) to: howard.perks@blueyonder.co.uk
- Send Tour Entry Fee to the MGA Register, preferably by BACS, or alternatively by cheque. Details on the booking form.
CLICK HERE to download a booking form.
These tours are always very popular, so to be sure of your place on the Spring 2026 event, please book as soon as possible.