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    15th October, 2021

    Half-term trail at Cotehele

    Help uncover the mystery of Cotehele’s cheeky piskies this Halloween half-term. Get there by train on the Tamar Valley Line. What’s on Cotehele’s resident piskies have been up to no good this Halloween. They’ve hidden a secret message all around the gardens at Cotehele. See if you can find all eight of their secret doors […]

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    7th October, 2021

    Top 5 Cornish beaches to visit by train

    1. East Looe beach Take a trip on the scenic Looe Valley Line and wander through the attractive seaside town of Looe down to the beach. It’s sandy, family friendly and safe for swimming. If you’re after rock pools, head to the nearby Hannafore beach at West Looe. How to get there? 0.6 miles walk […]

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    29th September, 2021

    Bere Apple Fest returns for 2021 – UPDATE: CANCELLED

    ⚠️ UPDATE: With great regret, the organisers have taken the decision to cancel the event due to the forecasted stormy weather. Residents in Plymouth are being encouraged to take the train from Plymouth to Bere Ferrers in the Tamar Valley to visit Bere Apple Fest on Saturday 3 October 2021. This long-time feature in the […]

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    14th September, 2021

    Introducing the Evening Out Return

    Whether you’re heading for a meal out at Axminster’s River Cottage Kitchen, fancy an afternoon antique-hunting in Honiton or a night out from East Devon to Exeter, we’ve got just the ticket. Great savings The new SWR Evening Out Return offers savings of up to 25% on journeys on the East Devon Line (Exeter-Axminster). This […]

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    19th March, 2021

    The Dartmoor Line joins the family!

    Fantastic news this morning that the Dartmoor Line between Okehampton and Exeter will be reopening by the end of 2021 with regular, year-round services. The line will provide an excellent gateway to Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park and the Granite Way and will give local tourism a major boost. Visit the official website for the Dartmoor […]

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    15th December, 2020

    Earlier trains from Newquay

    An improved timetable introduced last weekend means there are now earlier trains to/from Newquay. There are now departures from Newquay at 07 12 and 09 17, Mondays-Fridays. This means you can arrive much earlier in Plymouth (09 09) and London (12 29), changing at Par in both cases. The new services mean commuting to Roche […]

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    11th December, 2020

    16 model shops in Devon and Cornwall

    In these tough times when we can’t explore the railways as much as we’d like at least you can create your own at home. Many of these retailers sell online too. Cornwall CAMBORNE Kernow Model Railway Centre – specialist model railway shop with huge stock. Online sales. J Toms & Sons – specialising in die-cast […]

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    18th November, 2020

    Christmas shopping guide 2020

    Rebecca Fierek Studio Pottery Christmas is going to be a little different this year, so we have picked our favourite 12 independent retailers from around Devon and Cornwall’s rail network that you can support from the safety of your sofa. When things get back to normal why not take a day trip to visit them […]

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    17th November, 2020

    Pasties by post

    Over The Top Cornish Pasties, Calstock While travel might be restricted at the moment, your appetite doesn’t have to be! Treat yourself to some scrumptious pasties by post and support local businesses on Cornwall’s branch lines at the same time. And when lockdown’s over, hop on the train and pay a visit in person. Over […]

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    5th October, 2020

    5 great day trips by train from Plymouth

    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 […]

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