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Bere Apple Fest
1st October, 2018

Bere Apple Fest

Take the train from Plymouth to Bere Ferrers in the Tamar Valley on Saturday 6th October for the annual Bere Apple Fest. The festival, which is held in the centre of Bere Ferrers, will run from 13 00 until 17 00. It will feature a host of guest experts, demonstrations and a chance for visitors […]

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14th August, 2018

Visit Liskeard Ploughman’s Festival by train this Saturday 18 August 2018

Saturday 18th August sees the return of the annual Ploughman’s Festival in Liskeard. This free event is a celebration of local food, beer and music and is suitable for all the family. The day kicks off at 10 00 with a colourful street market on the Parade in the centre of Liskeard featuring local cheeses, […]

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Inside and outside photos of the Old Sail Loft in Looe
6th August, 2018

Looe foodie prize draw

To celebrate the launch of our Looe Valley Line Foodie Guide we’re holding a delicious giveaway. The guide showcases the best places to eat and buy local produce on the Liskeard-Looe line, including The Old Sail Loft in Looe who have kindly donated a two-course lunch for two. The lucky winner will also receive a […]

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1st August, 2018

Visit Calstock Bike Show by train on the Tamar Valley Line

This weekend sees the return of the annual Calstock Bike Show. The show if not just a celebration of classic bikes but also features a variety of stands and two days of live music. Taking place on the site of the village car park the best way to travel is to take the Tamar Valley […]

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Cornwall app shown on phone against backdrop of local rail scene
17th July, 2018

Cornwall live departures app

If you travel regularly from Cornwall stations, check if your train is on time straight from your phone with our quick and simple app. It’s easy to use, completely free and powered by GWR’s up-to-the-minute departure information. The app also tells you which platform your train will be on. For all the info you need […]

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Devon app screenshot, against Dawlish seafront background
13th July, 2018

Devon live departures app

If you travel from Devon stations, check if your train is on time straight from your phone with our quick and simple app. It’s easy to use, completely free and powered by GWR’s up-to-the-minute departure information. The app also tells you which platform your train will be on. For all the info you need without […]

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The First Intercity Express Train travelling over the Royal Albert Bridge - photo by Luke Farley (GWR)
11th July, 2018

Top 5 facts about the Royal Albert Bridge

To celebrate the 161st anniversary of one of the great engineering triumphs of its day, here are our top five facts about Brunel’s Royal Albert Bridge. Photo: Luke Farley, GWR 1. The bridge towers 100 feet above the River Tamar, and is more than 2,000 feet long. Its design is influenced by the large wrought […]

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Calstock viaduct
10th July, 2018

Take your teddy on the Tamar Valley Line train

Kids ride free from Plymouth to the Tamar Valley this summer if they bring a teddy. Over the school summer holidays (27 July – 31 August 2018), children aged 5 to 15 can make a free day trip by train from Plymouth stations to Calstock and other Tamar Valley Line stations if they take their […]

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26th June, 2018

Visit Topsham Food Festival this weekend on the Avocet Line

Street food stands, live music, chef demonstrations and an artisan food market will all feature at this weekend’s Topsham Food Festival on Saturday 30th June 2018. This year’s theme is Fire and Spice and restaurants in the town will be having stalls out on the quay offering free tasters as well as cooking masterclasses. Follow […]

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Topsham panorama
26th June, 2018

Visit Topsham Food Festival by train this Saturday

Street food stands, live music, chef demonstrations and an artisan food market will all feature at this weekend’s Topsham Food Festival on Saturday 30th June 2018. This year’s theme is Fire and Spice and restaurants in the town will be having stalls out on the quay offering free tasters as well as cooking masterclasses. Follow […]

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