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5 festive events by train from Exeter
20th November, 2024

5 Festive events by train from Exeter

Hop on the train from Exeter for a hassle-free journey to some of the best festive celebrations around Devon. Here are five of our favourites… 1. Barnstaple Christmas Light Switch-On Thursday 28th November 2024 Kick off this festive season at Barnstaple’s Christmas Light Switch-On, with choir performances, a Christmas market, food stalls, Santa’s Grotto, elf-themed […]

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19th November, 2024

Bere Alston to Bere Ferrers Walk

Hop on the Tamar Valley Line from Plymouth for a beautiful countryside walk, part of the Tamara Coast to Coast Way and Tamar Valley Discovery Trail. This 7.5-mile station-to-station route will take you from Bere Alston to the charming village of Bere Ferrers. Please note: From Mon 2 Dec to Fri 6 Dec there will […]

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15th November, 2024

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 […]

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13th November, 2024

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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12th November, 2024

Bere Ferrers Christmas Art & Craft Fair – get there by train

Hop on the train to the picturesque village of Bere Ferrers for the return of their annual Christmas art and craft fair on Saturday 23rd November. This event is a true celebration of local artists from the Bere Peninsula, so come along and enjoy some stress-free festive shopping! What’s on From 11 am – 3:30 […]

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Truro Christmas Market
8th November, 2024

Christmas markets & events in Cornwall and Plymouth by train

Forget the stress of parking and traffic this festive period and take the train to your favourite Christmas events. From bustling markets to late-night shopping, we’ve rounded up the top spots accessible by train where you’ll find unique gifts and seasonal cheer without the hassle. Glass of mulled wine, anyone? PLYMOUTH Plymouth is brimming with […]

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6th November, 2024

Free guided walk: Moorswater Meander

UPDATE: Now fully booked On Tuesday 19th November, join professional Blue Badge tour guide Mark Camp for his last walk of 2024 as he explores the rich industrial history of the Moorswater area below Liskeard. Discover its transport links with Looe, the role of granite and limestone in the valley and why a vicar from […]

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17th October, 2024

Tamar Valley River Festival – get there by train

Catch the train to Calstock on Saturday 26th October for the FREE Tamar Valley River Festival, organised by the Tamara Landscape Partnership. What’s on Starting at 10 00, the festival has a jam-packed schedule of workshops and activities including: The festival wraps up at 17 00, but the celebrations don’t end there – stick around […]

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14th October, 2024

Falmouth half-term fun – get there by train

Falmouth is the perfect family day out this half term – beat the traffic and get there by train on the Maritime Line. Here’s what’s on: The National Maritime Museum The Silhouettes & Shadows activities listed below are all free as part of the Museum’s annual admission fee. Pay once and get in free for a […]

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14th October, 2024

A family day out at Cotehele this half-term

Hop on the train to Calstock for a spooky family day out this October half-term at Cotehele National Trust. What’s On All of Cotehele’s half-term events are free to join. Spooky Scarecrows and the Harvest Celebration don’t need to be booked in advance. Please note that normal admission charges for non-members apply. Spooky Scarecrows at […]

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