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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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Daffodils in Bere Alston
5th March, 2020

Daffodil and history walk – Thursday 12th March

Join local historian and walks leader Clive Charlton for a free 5-mile walk around the Bere Peninsula exploring sites of mining and historical interest as well as opportunities for daffodil spotting. How to book The walk is free but booking is essential as numbers are limited. Call the Tamar Valley Centre on 01822 835030 or […]

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28th January, 2020

Top 5 Cornish destinations to visit by train in 2020

1. Looe Looe’s charms include its picturesque harbour and beach, restaurants that specialise in fresh local ingredients, and its maze of narrow streets full of small independent shops. Arrive on the scenic Looe Valley Line. Read more | Get train times 2. St Ives Arrive on the glorious St Ives Bay Line as the train […]

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28th November, 2019

Christmas shopping by train

Forget the hassle of traffic and car parking – head Christmas shopping by train. 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 now until Thursday 19th December. Come and enjoy the stalls selling […]

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Royal William Yard - Illuminate Festival
21st November, 2019

Illuminate Plymouth – go by train

Hop on the train to Plymouth for the amazing free Illuminate Festival of light. The event will see the historic Royal William Yard turned into a spectacular display of light-based art installations, interactive displays and projections. The festival also marks the start of the year of Mayflower 400 commemorations. Find out about the Illuminate event […]

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Bird lantern at Truro City of Lights
14th November, 2019

Truro City of Lights – go by train

Hop on the train on Wednesday (20th November 2019) and enjoy Truro’s City of Lights lantern festival. The procession starts at 6.30pm with the switch on of Truro’s Christmas lights. More than 30,000 spectators line the parade route, which finishes on Lemon Quay. Taking the train Traffic will be heavy, so take the train to […]

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Halloween Calstock viaduct
16th October, 2019

Halloween craft activities at Cotehele 2019

THIS EVENT IS FROM 2019. THERE ARE NO HALLOWEEN EVENTS AT COTEHELE THIS YEAR DUE TO COVID-19. Enjoy some spooky fun with The National Trust at Cotehele this half-term. Get there by train on the Tamar Valley Line. What’s on At Cotehele Quay there are activities each day from 11am to 3pm: Mon & Tues: […]

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