Cotehele Christmas Garland – get there by train

Combine a visit to see Cotehele National Trust’s Christmas garland with a scenic trip on the Tamar Valley Line and a crisp riverside and woodland walk.

The famous 60-foot garland, made from thousands of flowers grown on the estate, will be available to view from 10:30 until 16:00 each day from Saturday 23rd November to Sunday 5th January (closed 25-26 December).

Please note – Tamar Valley Line closed Mon 2 to Fri 6 Dec due to track renewal work. Replacement buses operating. Full details.

How to get there

Starting from Plymouth station, the scenic journey on the Tamar Valley Line takes you across the 120-foot-high viaduct (shown above), arriving into Calstock in just half an hour.

Once there, set off on a riverside and woodland walk to Cotehele (1.2 miles – steep in places) where you can explore the house (ground-floor only), gardens and the magnificent garland.

The Off-Peak Day Return fare from Plymouth to Calstock is £7.90 for adults. 5-15 year-olds are half price and under 5s are free.

Save a third off the adult fare for you and a friend (with kids travelling for just £1) with a Devon & Cornwall Railcard – just £12 a year for local residents. Now available to buy online.

Look up train times and buy rail tickets on the GWR website or app.

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