Looe’s Festival of Words, a brand-new FREE event for lovers of reading and writing, will be happening Tuesday 1st to Sunday 6th October. With a fantastic range of events from writing workshops to guided walks, there’s something for everyone – and you can get there by train on the scenic Looe Valley Line!
Looe Valley Literary Lounge
FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER
From 11 00 – 15 00, drop into the waiting room on platform 3 in Liskeard station as it’s transformed into a Literary Lounge! You’ll be invited to create edible poetry, make Parcel Pets and a page for the ever-growing ‘Looe Line Literary Train’ concertina book. All activities free.
The Literary Train will run from Liskeard to Looe (train times below) and will feature an interactive CreativiTEA Catering Trolley. Choose something off the trolley and create edible art biscuits and poems that will grow into flowers when planted – all inspired by the journey to the Looe Festival of Words! This event is also free to attend, with no booking needed – you do however need to purchase your train ticket either on the train or at the station.
Skip the hassle of driving and arrive by train on the scenic Looe Valley Line! Departing from Liskeard, the train journey takes you right alongside the estuary and is particularly beautiful if you can travel at high tide.
Liskeard – Looe Anytime Day Return: £5.90
Plymouth – Looe Off-Peak Day Return: £8.20
Kids travel half-price (5-15yr olds). Under 5s free.
Save a third off the above adult fares for you and a friend (with kids travelling for just £1) with a Devon & Cornwall Railcard – just £12 a year for local residents.
Look up train times and buy rail tickets on the GWR website or app.
Walks from the railway
Rail Ale Trails
Beaches by train
Arts & culture
Book Trail
Vinyl Trail
Times and prices
Parking and public transport
Travelling with kids
Taking bikes
Travelling with dogs
Assisted travel
