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16th April, 2026

Cotehele Blossom Festival

Experience the beauty of spring as Cotehele’s orchards burst into bloom, buzzing with pollinators and alive with colour. This year, the celebrations once again extend across the Tamar Valley and Plymouth, with a range of blossom-themed events and activities taking place throughout April and May – many of which you can reach by train. Events […]

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13th April, 2026

Top 5 Cornish beaches to visit by train

Skip the car and take a scenic train ride to some of Cornwall’s most beautiful beaches. From family-friendly spots to hidden rock pools, here are our top 5 picks, all just a short walk from the station… 1. East Looe Beach, Looe Take a trip on the scenic Looe Valley Line and wander through the […]

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1st April, 2026

Great Dartmoor pubs on the Granite Way

Highwayman Inn (Julie Mac, Creative Commons) Hop on the train to Okehampton, then explore the Granite Way to Lydford and treat yourself to a cosy pub lunch along the way – including at “Britain’s most unusual inn”. What is the Granite Way? The Granite Way is an 11-mile multi-use trail starting at Okehampton station. It […]

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24th March, 2026

Volunteer with the Railway 200 exhibition train

Do you want to help with the Railway 200 exhibition train ‘Inspiration’ when it visits Newquay station (Mon 6 to Sat 11 April)? Thousands of people will be visiting the exhibition train, and volunteers are needed. Be part of this great celebration of the country’s railway past, present and future! Volunteer tasks: Timings: Volunteer shifts […]

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23rd March, 2026

Family Easter Trail at Cotehele – get there by train

Hop on the train to Calstock this Easter, with kids travelling half price (5–15yrs old) and under 5s free, to explore the Easter trail at Cotehele National Trust. What’s on Creature Easter Trail at Cotehele – 28 March – 19 April, 10am – 4pm Discover the wildlife that lives at Cotehele, from birds and insects […]

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16th March, 2026

Free guided walk – Looe’s ‘West Side Story’

UPDATE – NOW FULLY BOOKED. On Thursday, 9th April, join professional Blue Badge tour guide Mark Camp for a guided walk exploring the hidden corners of West Looe. The Walk Mark will be waiting to greet you at Looe train station at 11:20am. From there, set off to explore some of West Looe’s lesser-known spots, […]

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Bere Ferrers Spring Flower Show and Craft Fair
12th March, 2026

Bere Ferrers Spring Flower Show & Craft Fair – get there by train

Hop on the train from Plymouth to Bere Ferrers on Saturday 21st March to enjoy the spring colours of the Tamar Valley at the village’s annual Spring Flower Show and Art & Craft Fair! Getting there It’s less than 20 minutes from Plymouth to Bere Ferrers on the scenic Tamar Valley Line (see below for […]

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10th March, 2026

Looe Valley Line vegetation work

Network Rail have published a great video showing their recent work to prevent overgrowth of vegetation from impacting on the running of the Looe Valley Line:

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30th January, 2026

3 Tamar Valley walks by train (with a pub stop)

The Tamar Valley Line from Plymouth makes it easy to escape the city and explore scenic countryside by train. Each of the trio of walks also includes a well-placed pub stop along the way. Cheers to that! Top tip – These pubs are all part of our Tamar Valley Line Rail Ale Trail! Collect 10 stamps […]

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21st January, 2026

7 cosy pubs on Devon & Cornwall’s branch lines

There’s nothing better on a cold blustery day than cosying up in front of a roaring fire in a traditional country pub. Here are seven of our favourites that you can visit by train and have a tipple without the worry of needing to drive. Top tip – These pubs are part of our Rail […]

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