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Couple looking out at sea view at Rockfish restaurant in Exmouth
13th June, 2018

Foodie Guide prize draw

To celebrate the launch of our Avocet Line Foodie Guide we’re holding a delicious giveaway. The guide showcases the best places to eat and buy local produce on the Exeter-Exeter line, including Rockfish Exmouth who have kindly donated a three-course lunch for two. The lucky winner will also receive a pair of standard class return […]

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12th June, 2018

Tamar Valley by train

Country walks, pub lunches and amazing views from the train – all just a short hop from Plymouth. Check out four great days out in the Tamar Valley. DAY TRIP #1 Calstock and Cotehele How to get there From Plymouth station, the scenic journey on the Tamar Valley Line gets you to Calstock in just […]

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8th March, 2018

Barnstaple’s Real Food Market – this Sunday on the Tarka Line

Barnstaple’s lively Real Food Market is back this Sunday 11th March in the beautiful pannier market in the centre of the town. The event is a mix of traditional farmers’ market stalls selling a wide range of local produce from vegetables, fish and seafood to breads and cheeses, and a street food market where visitors […]

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Sun on water at Dawlish
13th February, 2018

Dawlish and Teignmouth day out

Have a grand Devon day out this half-term! Take the train along the coast to Dawlish. Hit the beach – a stone’s throw from Dawlish station. Continue by train to Teignmouth. Grab some lunch at The View. Take the ferry to Shaldon. Meet the monkeys at Shaldon Zoo. Grab a bite at Cafe Ode opposite […]

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Teddy sat on bench on train platform with text: "Have a half-term adventure"
8th February, 2018

Take your teddy for a trip on the train

This half-term, any child who brings a teddy with them can travel FREE on the Looe Valley Line which links Liskeard and Looe. The offer runs from Saturday 10th February to Saturday 17th February 2018. Children aged 5-15 years must be accompanied by a fare paying adult. Max four children. Under 5s travel free as […]

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10th January, 2018

Visit Devon & Cornwall with the GWR January sale

Visit some of Devon and Cornwall's most scenic destinations with the GWR January sale. Discounted Advance Single fares are going fast, but if you can travel midweek there are still some great deals to be had. Book before 20 January. Travel from 21 January to 28 March. There’s also the chance to pocket 7x bonus […]

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9th January, 2018

Seven top Devon & Cornwall destinations to visit by train from Birmingham in 2018

7 top Devon and Cornwall destinations to visit by train in 2018 7 top Devon and Cornwall destinations to visit by train in 2018 Travel from Birmingham with CrossCountry From Birmingham with CrossCountry 1. ST IVES Arrive on the glorious St Ives Bay Line as the train hugs the coast, then explore the golden sandy beaches, […]

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Merry Christmas
13th December, 2017

Truro Winter Gift Fayre

Get in the festive spirit this weekend with a new event in Truro’s calendar; the Winter Gift Fayre. Taking place on Lemon Quay, the event promises a wide variety of food and drink to enjoy as well as gifts, arts and crafts, perfect for those last minute Christmas presents. Once you have enjoyed browsing the […]

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National Railway Museum diary 2018
12th December, 2017

2018 diary giveaway

Enter our festive draw for the chance to win this stylish National Railway Museum 2018 diary. Update: The draw has now ended. We’ve announced the winner in the comments of the original Facebook post. Simply complete the form below by 10am on Thursday 14th December 2017. The draw will be made on Thursday and the […]

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7th December, 2017

Coastal railways with Julie Walters – Sunday 8pm, C4

Julie Walters takes a trip on one of the country’s most scenic branch lines when she visits St Ives as part of her ‘Coastal Railways’ series on Channel 4 this Sunday (8pm). She also visits Paignton, Kingswear, Polperro and Penzance – read a full preview on the Radio Times website. You can catch up on […]

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