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Cotehele Garland - courtesy of National Trust

15th November, 2022

Cotehele Christmas garland

Combine a visit to see Cotehele’s Christmas garland with a scenic train trip and riverside walk in the Tamar Valley. The famous 60-foot garland is available to view at Cotehele from 10.30am until 4pm each day from Saturday 19th November (or sooner to see the work-in-progress) until Friday 6th January. Closed 25-26 December. There will […]

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24th October, 2022

Family days out in Newquay this half term – get there by train

Newquay is the perfect family day out this half term – beat the traffic and get there by train on the Atlantic Coast Line. Here’s what’s on… Spooky Season at Newquay Zoo (Sat 22 to Mon 31 Oct / 11am – 3pm) Visit Newquay Zoo this half term and enjoy a host of frightfully good free […]

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24th October, 2022

Family days out in Falmouth this half term – get there by train

Falmouth is the perfect family day out this half term – beat the traffic and get there by train on the Maritime Line. Here’s what’s on: The National Maritime Museum Silhouettes and Shadows (Mon 24 to Fri 28 Oct / 11am, 1pm & 3pm) This October half term take to the spooky high seas […]

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24th October, 2022

Family day out to Cotehele this half term – get there by train

Visiting Cotehele National Trust is the perfect trip on the train this half term. From Halloween trails to exploring the historic house and gardens, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. Cheeky piskies and Cornish tales, Halloween trail Daily from 22nd to 30th October (10am-4pm) Cotehele’s resident piskies have been up to no good […]

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17th October, 2022

RAMM Exeter – Family half term events by train

Just a two-minute walk from Exeter Central station, there are some great family activities at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum this half term, including: Under the microscope You’ll be shown how to make a simple microscope that will at least double the magnification. See what one of your hairs looks like when magnified and use […]

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10th October, 2022

Self-guided walks from Okehampton station

As part of the YHA’s national Festival of Walking, get free directions below for three circular walks from YHA Okehampton, right opposite Okehampton station. Fancy a last-minute break at the hostel? Get 25% off stays before 20th October with the promotional code WALK-22. (Or code HOTDEAL-201 gives 20% off for stays until 30th October). Walk […]

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6th September, 2022

Visit Barnstaple & Braunton by train and bus

Visit Barnstaple and Braunton to discover delicious local food, independent shops and markets. It’s easy to get there by train and bus. Take the scenic Tarka Line from Exeter to Barnstaple, then hop on the 21 bus opposite the station to take you to Barnstaple bus station. From there, you can explore Barnstaple before hopping […]

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