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28th September, 2025

Bere Ferrers Apple Fest – get there by train

Hop on the scenic Tamar Valley Line to Bere Ferrers for the 25th Anniversary Apple Festival on Saturday 4th October! What’s on This year marks the 25th anniversary of the much-loved Bere Ferrers Apple Fest, organised by the Tavy and Tamar Apple Group. To celebrate, there will be extra displays and activities to make this […]

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Looe Festival of Words, Wed 1st October to Sun 5th October
23rd September, 2025

Looe Festival of Words – get there by train

Looe Festival of Words is back for its second year! This FREE celebration of reading, writing, and the love of words runs from Wednesday 1st to Sunday 5th October. Events include writing workshops, crafts, literary walks, author talks, poetry nights, storytelling, quizzes and more. All events are free, though some may require booking. Get there […]

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11th September, 2025

Looe Weekender Festival – get there by train

Hop on the scenic Looe Valley Line for the much anticipated return of The Looe Weekender Festival! From Fri 19 to Sun 21st, this jam-packed music event is FREE to attend, with no need to book any gigs in advance, just turn up and enjoy the music! What’s on On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 12 […]

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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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