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Liskeard Ploughman’s Festival | Go by train

UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED – Due to weather the festival has sadly had to be cancelled by organisers. The food market on The Parade goes ahead as planned however. Please see the official Facebook post for further details. Hop on the train to Liskeard this Saturday (17th August) and enjoy the Ploughman’s Festival street market of […]

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Honiton Gate to Plate Saturday 10 August

Honiton Gate to Plate

EVENT POSTPONED: Read more from the organisers. Celebrate East Devon’s finest food and crafts on Saturday 10th August as Honiton High Street is transformed with stalls and entertainments for Gate to Plate. Visit the event’s Facebook page for a taster of just some of the top local businesses who will be there. The free, one-day […]

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AeroSuperBatics who will be appearing at Falmouth Week's Air Show

Falmouth Week by train

Falmouth Week starts on Friday (9th August). The sailing regatta is accompanied by a whole host of shoreside events including air show, marching carnival, action sports tour and dragon boat racing. Five reasons to go by train: No traffic or parking hassles The train only takes 25 minutes from Truro It costs just £4.70 (adult […]

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Plymouth British Fireworks Championship image licensed from Shutterstock

Fireworks by train

NEW special later evening trains back to the Tamar Valley and Cornwall make it easy to visit the 2019 British Fireworks Championships in Plymouth by train. On Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 August spectacular pyrotechnics will illuminate Plymouth Sound as six top firework companies battle it out. Free entertainment starts from 2pm with music, fairground […]

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Visit Calstock Bike Show by train

Take the scenic train journey from Plymouth to Calstock in the scenic Tamar Valley in just 30 minutes for the annual motorbike show this weekend (1-3 August 2019). With live bands and food and drink, it’s a great time to visit this beautiful village. Find out more on the Bike Show website.

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Looe Carnival by train

Hop on the scenic Looe Valley Line for carnival fun in Looe all next week (Mon 29 July to Sat 3 August 2019). Events include a children’s sand modelling competition on the beach from 2pm to 3pm on Wednesday 31st July. Other activities throughout the week include: Traditional dances Fun run Ukulele extravaganza Polperro Fishermen’s […]

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Calstock Steamboat Rally

Calstock Steamboat Rally | Sat 27 & Sun 28 July

Hop on the scenic Tamar Valley Line to Calstock this weekend for steamboats, sea shanties, morris dancing and more! The three posters below set out the range of events happening across the weekend. The train journey from Plymouth to Calstock takes just 30 minutes and costs £6.10 Off-Peak Day Return. Look up train times. Look […]

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Newquay

5 reasons to visit Newquay this summer

Newquay is famous for its stunning coastline and beautiful beaches, here are 5 great reasons for taking a train trip to Cornwall’s favourite resort this summer. 1. Beaches – Newquay is blessed with miles of golden sands and beaches to suit all needs be that surfing or rock pooling. Towan Beach is easily accessible from […]

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New tile artwork unveiled at Gunnislake station

A series of new decorative tiles adorning the walls of Gunnislake station were unveiled in a special event on Thursday 6th June. The artwork tiles have been commissioned by the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership and the date coincides with the 25th anniversary of the station opening on its present site in 1994.  The original […]

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Artisan bread from Column Bakehouse

Artisan bread at Plymouth station

Pick up some scrumptious, freshly baked artisan bread from Column Bakehouse‘s pop-up stall at Plymouth station. From 3pm, Thursday 18th April for one-day only. Come along and support Plymouth’s only social enterprise bakery!

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