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The Box
10th September, 2020

The Box – how to book tickets and visit by train

Tickets are now on general release for The Box, Plymouth’s brand new museum and gallery, which opens on Tuesday 29th September. The Box is home to six outstanding national collections, over two million artefacts, archives, films and photographs, more than a dozen Victorian naval figureheads and even a woolly mammoth. To coincide with the 400th […]

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Instow
9th September, 2020

Visit North Devon by train from Exeter

Instow by Stephen Ring Beautiful North Devon is easy to reach on the scenic Tarka Line from Exeter to Barnstaple. When you arrive, treat yourself at Barnstaple’s excellent station cafe and then head out on day trips including: The Tarka Trail Take an easy stroll or bike ride on the Tarka Trail, right from Barnstaple […]

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Inside Topsham Bookshop
2nd September, 2020

Our favourite secondhand bookshops to visit by train

The Topsham Bookshop Earlier this summer we launched our Book Trail of more than 60 bookshops to explore in Devon and Cornwall. All are either in rail-served towns and cities or easily reached by bus from stations. For me, there’s little nicer than looking along the shelves in a well stocked secondhand book shop – […]

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Plymouth Hoe and Smeaton's Tower
19th August, 2020

Visit Plymouth Hoe and the Barbican by train

Whether you’re after a relaxing picnic with sea views, a wander through the harbour, or some great local seafood, Plymouth is the place to be this summer: The Hoe From Plymouth station, take a stroll through the city centre (map) and emerge on The Hoe in all its splendour. With fantastic views over Plymouth Sound, […]

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Sunflower lanyard with 'Face covering exempt' message
22nd July, 2020

Face coverings on public transport – who is exempt?

Face coverings are now compulsory on public transport and in indoor spaces at stations, but some people are exempt from wearing them. People who do not need to wear a face covering include: Children under the age of 11 People with physical or mental conditions or disabilities that prevent them from wearing a face covering […]

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21st July, 2020

‘Bee Alston’ station a hive of activity for a day

A day in the life of a community rail officer is never dull but for Rebecca Catterall of the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership, donning a bee keeping suit in the line of duty was one she never dreamed would happen. The Partnership has been working with Bere Alston Scouts for a couple of years […]

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Topsham Bookshop
21st June, 2020

Great bookshops by train – and how to buy online

We’ve just launched our Book Trail. The aim of this is to give you more suggestions for places to visit when leisure travel is permitted again and to encourage you not to wait until then but to explore the bookshops’ online stock and buy now. There are all manner of bookshops on the Trail – […]

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Philps pasty
20th June, 2020

10 great pasty shops in Cornwall

Cornwall is synonymous with rugged coastlines, mining, beautiful beaches and the iconic Cornish pasty. Even during lockdown, businesses have continued to provide pasties by post to satisfy the demand from the public, so we decided to ask local people through our Facebook page which of the many local bakeries in Cornwall is their favourite. These […]

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Calstock sunset by KarenInKernow
4th May, 2020

Sponsor Karen’s Tamar Valley challenge

Intrepid Karen is using her daily exercise during lockdown to run 100 miles in the Tamar Valley for the Multiple Sclerosis Trust. She’s taken some fantastic photos and videos of the Calstock area along the way, and has already raised more than £500. Want to chip in? Sponsor Karen’s challenge Follow @kareninkernow on Instagram to […]

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Revamped branch line webpages
1st May, 2020

Explore the branch lines from home

We’ve been using lockdown to revamp the branch line pages of our website. Enjoy some eye candy from the comfort of home: Cornwall St Ives Bay Line Looe Valley Line Tamar Valley Line Atlantic Coast Line (Par-Newquay) Maritime Line (Truro-Falmouth) Devon Tarka Line (Exeter-Barnstaple) Riviera Line (Exeter-Paignton) Avocet Line (Exeter-Exmouth) East Devon Line (Exeter-Axminster) The […]

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