Hop on the train from Plymouth for some fantastic days out across Devon and Cornwall. Here are some of our favourites: 1. Calstock Visit this picturesque gem on the banks of the River Tamar. Arrive by train across the impressive viaduct and explore the village. Enjoy some top pub food at the Tamar Inn and […]
EAST DEVON LINE - YOUR GUIDE TO TAKING THE TRAIN 5 great day trips by train FROM THE EAST DEVON LINE Photo: Visit Plymouth 5 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS | TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP 5 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS TRAVELLING FOR […]
Eggesford Crossing Cafe The scenic Tarka Line between Exeter and Barnstaple has some great independent station cafes. So whether it’s a full cooked breakfast, coffee and cake, or something in between – treat yourself! Barnstaple Station Master’s Cafe Enjoy everything from pancakes to paninis and ice cream milkshakes to a full English breakfast. Seating available […]
Photo: Richard Austin Whether you want to hit the shops or visit the city’s historic quayside, hop on the train to Exeter. You’ll arrive right in the heart of the city at Exeter Central station. The station forecourt has some great places to eat and drink including the Exploding Bakery, Zuki’s Caffetteria and Pieminister. Pieminister […]
St Michael's Mount Devon and Cornwall are home to some fantastic castles and National Trust properties. You can visit many of them by public transport. Here are some of our favourites. Cornwall Cotehele © Caroline Ingram (Creative Commons) Tucked away in the Tamar Valley, Cotehele Estate is home to a beautiful Tudor manor house, working […]
Tickets are now on general release for The Box, Plymouth’s brand new museum and gallery, which opens on Tuesday 29th September. The Box is home to six outstanding national collections, over two million artefacts, archives, films and photographs, more than a dozen Victorian naval figureheads and even a woolly mammoth. To coincide with the 400th […]
Instow by Stephen Ring Beautiful North Devon is easy to reach on the scenic Tarka Line from Exeter to Barnstaple. When you arrive, treat yourself at Barnstaple’s excellent station cafe and then head out on day trips including: The Tarka Trail Take an easy stroll or bike ride on the Tarka Trail, right from Barnstaple […]
The Topsham Bookshop Earlier this summer we launched our Book Trail of more than 60 bookshops to explore in Devon and Cornwall. All are either in rail-served towns and cities or easily reached by bus from stations. For me, there’s little nicer than looking along the shelves in a well stocked secondhand book shop – […]
Whether you’re after a relaxing picnic with sea views, a wander through the harbour, or some great local seafood, Plymouth is the place to be this summer: The Hoe From Plymouth station, take a stroll through the city centre (map) and emerge on The Hoe in all its splendour. With fantastic views over Plymouth Sound, […]
Face coverings are now compulsory on public transport and in indoor spaces at stations, but some people are exempt from wearing them. People who do not need to wear a face covering include: Children under the age of 11 People with physical or mental conditions or disabilities that prevent them from wearing a face covering […]
