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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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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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Fairy door on tree at Cotehele
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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Walkers alongside East Okement River
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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