Forget the hassle of traffic and car parking – head Christmas shopping by train. Here’s our guide to what’s on in Devon and Cornwall’s cities and branch line destinations. Glass of mulled wine anyone? PLYMOUTH Plymouth’s Christmas market on Armada Way is open from now until Thursday 19th December. Come and enjoy the stalls selling […]
Hop on the train to Plymouth for the amazing free Illuminate Festival of light. The event will see the historic Royal William Yard turned into a spectacular display of light-based art installations, interactive displays and projections. The festival also marks the start of the year of Mayflower 400 commemorations. Find out about the Illuminate event […]
Combine a visit to see Cotehele’s Christmas garland with a scenic train trip and riverside walk. The famous garland, made up of more than 30,000 flowers, is available to view at Cotehele from 10.30am until 4pm each day until 5 January (closed 25 – 26 December). Admission to the National Trust property is £8.80 for […]
Hop on the train on Wednesday (20th November 2019) and enjoy Truro’s City of Lights lantern festival. The procession starts at 6.30pm with the switch on of Truro’s Christmas lights. More than 30,000 spectators line the parade route, which finishes on Lemon Quay. Taking the train Traffic will be heavy, so take the train to […]
Enjoy some spooky fun with The National Trust at Cotehele this half-term. Get there by train on the Tamar Valley Line. What’s on At Cotehele Quay there are activities each day from 11am to 3pm: Mon & Tues: Monster making (wild art, £1) Wed: Leaf crowns (wild art, 50p) Thurs and Fri: Pumpkin carving (£3) […]
