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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hop on the train to Looe this half-term for a swashbuckling FREE treasure hunt. How does it work? The Pirate Captain is about to set sail for the Caribbean but he’s lost his crew in Looe. Can you help him find them all? Follow the clues in the trail booklet to find each pirate. They’re […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
