Drawn to the Valley Open Studios – get there by train

From Sat 23rd – Sun 31st August, hop on the train from Plymouth into the Tamar Valley for the much-anticipated return of Open Studios by Drawn to the Valley.

As part of the programme, this year the Tamar Valley Centre in Gunnislake and Cotehele National Trust in Calstock will be showcasing paintings, jewellery and ceramics from a range of talented local artists. Both venues can be reached by train along the scenic Tamar Valley Line.

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Tamar Valley Centre, Gunnislake

Open 10:30 – 4:30 daily

Get there by train:

From Plymouth, hop on the scenic Tamar Valley Line to Gunnislake station. From the station, its just a 5 min walk to the Tamar Valley Centre.

• Shari Arnott – Watercolour, Ceramics, Mixed Media

• Lin Deacon – Mixed Media Painter

• Kathy Lovell / Lovellball Jewellery – Silver and Copper Jewellery

• Jackie Lowman (pictured above) – Mixed Media

• Ian Pethers – Painting

• Ian Purvis – Currently Using Emulsion

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Cotehele National Trust, Calstock

Open 11am – 4pm daily

Get there by train:

From Plymouth, hop on the Tamar Valley Line and get off at Calstock station. From the station, it’s a scenic 1.2 mile riverside and woodland walk to Cotehele. Please note, entry is free to National Trust members or standard fees apply to non-members.

• Valerie Burn – Painting and Printmaking

• Ali Fife Cook – Soft Pastels

• Gill Mannings Cox – River Charts and Paintings

• Lynne Saunders (pictured above) – Printmaking and Paintings

• David Thomas – Acrylics

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Plan your trip

For further information visit Drawn to the Valley’s Facebook and Instagram or pick up a free flyer from your local arts venue, post office, library or information centre. Alternatively, you can view their brochure using the below link:

Save a third off any 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.