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Belstone Tor
3rd February, 2023

Great value journeys from Crediton

CREDITON - YOUR GUIDE TO TAKING THE TRAIN 3 great day trips by train FROM CREDITON Belstone Tor - walk from Okehampton station (directions) 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS | TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS TRAVELLING FOR […]

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Children look at view from St Ives Bay Line train
1st February, 2023

Great value days out this half-term

Hop on the train this half-term, with kids travelling half-price (5-15yrs old) and under 5s free. Take a trip on the St Ives Bay Line (shown above) for its amazing views, or try these other great value days out (adult fares shown): Plus – check out our blog posts about the great drop-in family activities […]

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30th January, 2023

Cotehele this half term – visit by train

Hop on the scenic Tamar Valley line this half term and get the whole family out enjoying nature at the National Trust’s Cotehele. See what’s on:  Little Gardener’s family trail  (10:00 – 16:00 every day from Saturday 4th to Sunday 26th of Feb) No booking needed Free event It’s time for the family to get […]

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30th January, 2023

RAMM Exeter – visit by train

The Royal Albert Memorial Museum is just a 2 minute walk from Exeter Central station, making it the perfect family day out on the train this half term! Here’s what’s on: Magical Miniature Dens (10:30 – 15:30 on Wednesday 15th Feb) No booking needed £5 per child Create your own special miniature ‘den’ inspired by […]

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27th January, 2023

Science of the Sea – visit by train

The National Maritime Museum in Falmouth is the perfect family day out this half term – beat the traffic and get there by train! Here’s what’s on:   Science of the Sea shows (11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm from Monday 13th – Friday 17th Feb) Explore the science of water, the nature of atoms and […]

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26th January, 2023

Stroll & Snap: Duloe Photo Walk

Hop on the scenic Looe Valley Line and get inspired as you stroll from Causeland to Duloe – snapping pictures as you go. Any and all photography skills are welcome – whether you’re using your phone, DSLR or a hundred-year-old box camera! This walk, organised by the Moor to Sea project, is approximately 6km and […]

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The Two Clomes pub, Quintrell Downs
18th January, 2023

7 cosy pubs to visit on Devon & Cornwall’s branch lines this January

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. 1. The Olde Plough, Bere Ferrers Set at the heart […]

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22nd November, 2022

Ramble and Rhyme Winter Walks – get there by train

Enjoy a free Ramble and Rhyme winter poetry walk on the Looe Valley Line. Feel inspired as you walk through historic environments, listen to poetry and have a go at writing your own. Make sure you wear appropriate shoes and clothing – and don’t forget your notepad! Winter Walk, Looe – 3rd December / 10am […]

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Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
18th November, 2022

Exeter Christmas market – visit by train

Exeter’s Christmas market is back! Just a 5-minute walk from Exeter Central station. Here’s all the info to plan your trip: 📅 The Exeter Cathedral Christmas market is on every day until Friday 18th December. It is Devon’s biggest Christmas market, and is open until 9pm Thurs-Sat (7pm other days, except Sun 5pm). 🛍️ Princesshay […]

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17th November, 2022

Christmas shopping by train

Forget the hassle of traffic and parking the car – why not give Christmas shopping by train a go! 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 Thursday 1st to Sunday 18th December. Come […]

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