Latest News

Artisan bread from Column Bakehouse
12th April, 2019

Artisan bread at Plymouth station

Pick up some scrumptious, freshly baked artisan bread from Column Bakehouse‘s pop-up stall at Plymouth station. From 3pm, Thursday 18th April for one-day only. Come along and support Plymouth’s only social enterprise bakery!

More
Daffodils at Cotehele National Trust
5th March, 2019

Visit Cotehele’s Daffodil Festival by train

The beautiful National Trust estate at Cotehele is always well worth a visit but this weekend there is even more reason to go as it marks the start of their two-week Daffodil Festival. The festival will include displays of the daffodil collections on the estate, guided walks and children’s activities. Cotehele is easily reached by […]

More
Meal by fireside at Star and Garter, Falmouth
23rd January, 2019

Top 5 places for a cosy meal on Devon and Cornwall’s branch lines

Here are five of our favourite warm and toasty haunts that you can visit by train, safe in the knowledge that you can also have a tipple without needing to drive. 1. The Olde Plough Inn, Bere Ferrers Set in the riverside village of Bere Ferrers, just a short trip from Plymouth on the Tamar […]

More
23rd January, 2019

Celebrate Burns’ Night in Calstock

Calstock Arts is a community arts centre, located in a beautifully converted chapel on the banks of the river Tamar. The venue is easily accessible by train on the Tamar Valley Line, and hosts a wide range of events throughout the year and this Friday is no exception when you can banish the winter blues […]

More
18th December, 2018

Column Bakehouse at Plymouth station

More
Barnstaple skyline reflecting on the water - by Stephen Ring - with festive snow overlaid
12th December, 2018

Christmas shopping in Barnstaple by train

With the clock ticking until the big day, head to Barnstaple for last minute Christmas gifts and fun festive events – all just a short walk from Barnstaple station. Christmas Fayre Thu 13 Dec to Sat 15 Dec (16 00 – 21 00)  Peruse up to 60 stalls at The Square (map) and The Strand […]

More
Reindeer, santa and helper at Liskeard station Platform 3
21st November, 2018

Christmas on the Looe Valley Line

With lots of fun festive events and great little independent shops for your Christmas shopping, there are plenty of reasons to visit Looe and Liskeard via the Looe Valley Line this Christmas. On the train Santa train on the Looe Valley Line Friday 30th November Come and meet Santa on the 16 41 train from […]

More
12th November, 2018

The Munchtime Express is back

The ever popular Munchtime Express event is back for 2018 and we still have a few places left. The event is a chance to enjoy a journey on the beautiful Looe Valley Line whilst being treated to a free taster lunch courtesy of a local restaurant. Trains leave Looe at 12 48 and travel up to Liskeard and back, arriving […]

More
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 […]

More
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, […]

More