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21st June, 2024

10 castles & historic gems to visit car-free

Forget the hassle of parking and traffic this summer and explore some of Devon and Cornwall’s best castles and historic gems without a car. Here are 10 of our favourites: CORNWALL 1. PENDENNIS CASTLE One of King Henry VIII’s finest coastal fortresses, Pendennis sits high on a rocky headland overlooking the river, beaches and town of Falmouth below. There’s […]

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19th June, 2024

Free guided walk: Liskeard to Looe – UPDATE: FULLY BOOKED

It’s the big one! On Wednesday 3rd July, set off on a scenic 11-mile walk from Liskeard to Looe with professional Blue Badge tour guide, Mark Camp. UPDATE – FULLY BOOKED The Walk Mark will be waiting to greet you at Liskeard station’s main entrance at 10am (if arriving from Plymouth – see below for […]

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Woolly mammoth at The Box, Plymouth
14th June, 2024

5 great local museums and galleries to visit by train

With so many local adventures to be had, where will this summer take you? Check out our top picks for local museums and galleries to visit car-free! 1. ROYAL ALBERT MEMORIAL MUSEUM EXETER Just a stone’s throw from Exeter Central station, RAMM is a great day out for the whole family – and it’s free entry! Learn […]

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Woolly mammoth at The Box, Plymouth
14th June, 2024

5 great local museums to visit without a car

With two trains an hour on the Cornish main line, which of these will you visit this summer? Check out our top picks for local museums you can visit car-free! 1. NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM FALMOUTH Currently celebrating its 20th birthday, The National Maritime Museum is a great day out for the whole family. They currently […]

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13th June, 2024

Free guided walk – Bere Ferrers village & history

UPDATE – NOW FULLY BOOKED Hop aboard the charming Tamar Valley Line on Monday 24th June, for a free guided walk from Bere Ferrers station led by Clive Charlton, knowledgable local historian and proud Bere Peninsula resident. As you take in the views from the train, get ready to dive into the valley’s rich history through Clive’s […]

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Truro Cathedral
13th June, 2024

Top 7 things to do in Truro this summer

With two trains an hour on the Cornish main line, head to Truro and try our seven top things to do in Cornwall’s capital this summer: 1. Walking tours of the city Join Blue Badge Guides Dawn and Di for informative and entertaining walks to discover the secrets of Truro’s history and culture. Starts 11am […]

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11th June, 2024

Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival – get there by train

Hop on the train to Falmouth this weekend (14-16 June) for the annual Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival – the largest free nautical music and song festival in Europe! What’s on From Friday 14th – Sunday 16th June, explore everything Falmouth has to offer from its famous food and drink scene, the weekend’s arts and […]

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9th June, 2024

7 castles & historic gems to visit car-free this summer

Forget the hassle of parking and traffic this summer and explore some of Cornwall’s best castles and historic gems without a car. Here are some of our favourites: 1. PENDENNIS CASTLE One of King Henry VIII’s finest coastal fortresses, Pendennis sits high on a rocky headland overlooking the river, beaches and town of Falmouth below. There’s plenty to see, […]

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9th June, 2024

5 castles & historic gems to visit car-free this summer

Where will the train take you this summer? Check out five of our favourite Devon castles and historic gems to explore: 1. OKEHAMPTON CASTLE Take a relaxing walk from Okehampton station (directions at the link below) down through the woods to explore the remains of the largest castle in Devon, on a wooded spur above the rushing […]

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6th June, 2024

Top 5 things to do in Exeter this summer

Exeter is packed with exciting activities for the whole family this summer. Skip the traffic and parking headaches by taking the train. Here are our five top things to do: 1. HIT THE SHOPS Start by taking a wander down Gandy Street (pictured above) to discover quirky independent shops, then head for John Lewis and […]

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