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2nd September, 2025

Looe Food & Drink Festival – get there by train

Local chef demonstrations, live music and delicious regional produce will all feature at Looe’s Food & Drink Festival on Sunday 14th September. What’s on Held at the Quay in East Looe from 10:00 – 18:30, this free-to-attend event will be bursting with talented chefs and brilliant local suppliers showcasing the very best food, drink and produce that Cornwall […]

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1st September, 2025

Tea & Train this September

This September, visitors to Cotehele House who have arrived by train can enjoy a free regular hot drink in the Barn Café. Just show your train ticket at reception to receive a voucher, then exchange it in the café for a comforting cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate. How to claim your free hot […]

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29th August, 2025

Free walk and talks to celebrate Looe Valley Line’s history

Thursday 11th September marks a special date in the history of the Looe Valley Line – the anniversary of its very first passenger services back in 1879. To celebrate, a series of free events will take place on the line as part of Railway 200, a nationwide programme marking 200 years of the modern railway. […]

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28th August, 2025

3 great walks from the Dartmoor Line

Hop on the train to Okehampton and explore some of the best that Dartmoor has to offer. Here are our top 3 walks starting from the station for a range of activity levels: 1. Belstone Circular 7 Miles | 3 – 4 HoursA varied walk (rugged in places) through the wooded East Okement Valley to […]

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18th August, 2025

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 […]

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5th August, 2025

Plymouth Fireworks – extra trains home

Beat the traffic and travel by train to and from the British Firework Championships in Plymouth on Wed 13 and Thurs 14 August thanks to additional services to Penzance, Gunnislake and Exeter. The evening’s entertainment The free event will showcase the talent of three top pyrotechnic companies each night as they battle it out to […]

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Woman having a drink while looking out across Looe’s harbour
30th July, 2025

Evening out in Looe by train

Whether you want to explore Looe’s historic pubs, soak up the atmos with a top meal or take a stroll on the beach, Looe’s train service now runs later into the evening, making it a great trip this summer. Getting there Start by taking the main line to Liskeard, then head to Platform 3 for […]

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29th July, 2025

North Devon Show – get there by train

It’s the return of the North Devon Show on Wednesday 6th August 2025. Attractions include carriage driving, vintage cars, live music, a tractor parade and more. Visit on the scenic Tarka Line from Exeter. Plan your trip Buy an Off-Peak Day Return to Umberleigh and then take the free shuttle bus from Umberleigh station to the showground. Outward times […]

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Forder Viaduct, Cornwall
24th July, 2025

10 great summer day trip ideas by train

Forget the hassle of traffic and parking – with two trains an hour on the Cornish Main Line, explore by train this summer. Check out 10 of our favourite local day trip ideas: 1. PLYMOUTH Hit the shops at Drake Circus, explore the Barbican or take a dip at the Tinside Lido. Visit the National […]

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15th July, 2025

Railway songs and sea shanties in Bere Ferrers

Hop on the Tamar Valley Line train to Bere Ferrers this Saturday, 19th July, for an afternoon of music, cream teas and heritage as part of the Railway 200 celebrations – marking 200 years of Britain’s railway history. What’s on The Tamar Belle heritage centre (pictured, tucked behind Bere Ferrers station – see map at […]

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