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Bere Ferrers - spring
15th March, 2022

Enjoy the beautiful daffodils of the Tamar Valley at Bere Ferrers Spring Flower Show and Craft Fair

Update: Unfortunately, the craft fair has been postponed. The flower show and guided walk will go on as planned. Hop on the train from Plymouth to Bere Ferrers on Saturday 26th March to enjoy the spring colours of the Tamar Valley and a triple bill in this picturesque village: Art & Craft Fair (Bere Ferrers […]

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Cooked breakfast and coffee
2nd March, 2022

3 cracking station cafes on the Tarka Line between Exeter and Barnstaple

Eggesford Crossing Cafe The scenic Tarka Line between Exeter and Barnstaple has some great independent station cafes. So whether it’s a full cooked breakfast, coffee and cake, or something in between – treat yourself! Barnstaple Station Master’s Cafe Enjoy everything from pancakes to paninis and ice cream milkshakes to a full English breakfast. Seating available […]

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2nd February, 2022

Dog-friendly Cornish beaches by train

Dogs ride free on the train (up to two dogs per person – just bring a lead), so hop aboard and take your four-legged friend on a beach adventure: These beaches welcome dogs all year round: Great Western beach | Newquay Photo: Felipe Kos under Creative Commons license Newquay station is in the heart of […]

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Plymouth Hoe and Smeaton's Tower
25th January, 2022

Great value journeys on the East Devon Line

EAST DEVON LINE - YOUR GUIDE TO TAKING THE TRAIN 5 great day trips by train FROM THE EAST DEVON LINE Barnstaple - Stephen Ring 5 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS | TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP 5 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPSTRAVELLING FOR […]

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Station signage with question marks superimposed
16th December, 2021

What are the 5 longest station names on Devon & Cornwall’s branch lines?

Time to get nerdy. Jot down what you think might be the five longest station names on the two counties’ branch lines. Then scroll down this page to see how many you got right. While they’re not quite in Wales’ league, there are still some very respectable contenders – with the longest weighing in at […]

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8th December, 2021

Cotehele’s Christmas garland

Step back in time to see Cotehele’s famous Christmas garland and discover how this festive tradition came to be. Get there by train on the scenic Tamar Valley line and enjoy a crisp riverside walk to Cotehele and around the stunning estate. The garland can be viewed at Cotehele each day until the 2nd of […]

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Christmas events in Barnstaple
2nd December, 2021

Christmas events in Barnstaple

Take the train to Barnstaple and enjoy some festive cheer. Thursday late night shopping Street food, unique gift stalls and live music await in the town centre and Pannier Market (adorned with large Christmas wreaths and festive lights) each Thursday evening in the run-up to Christmas. Many stores and the market itself are open until […]

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3 great places to eat in Calstock and Bere Ferrers
26th November, 2021

3 great places to eat in Calstock and Bere Ferrers

Hop on the train to the Tamar Valley to savour some scrumptious local food: 1. The Tamar Inn A beautiful 16th century pub located in the heart of Calstock serving local food and drinks. 2. Lishe Coffee Shop A quirky rustic coffee shop in Calstock, serving Cornish Smugglers Tea and Wreckers Roast Cornish coffee, cakes […]

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25th November, 2021

Birds of the Looe Valley Line

  The Looe Valley in Cornwall is home to some wonderful wild birds that you can spot by train. In this video we highlight four favourites: Little egret The estuaries of Devon and Cornwall have the highest concentrations of this bird in the UK. With its white plumage and black legs this is one of […]

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Bere Ferrers Art and Craft Christmas Market
23rd November, 2021

Bere Ferrers Art & Craft Christmas Market

Hop on the train to Bere Ferrers this Saturday (27th November) for a Christmas Market celebrating the local arts and crafts of the Bere Peninsula. Come and peruse the selection of jewellery, pottery, painting, textiles, wooden crafts, fused glass and much, much more. There will also be a bar, mulled wine, lunches, tea & coffee, […]

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