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Calstock Steamboat Rally
23rd July, 2019

Calstock Steamboat Rally | Sat 27 & Sun 28 July

Hop on the scenic Tamar Valley Line to Calstock this weekend for steamboats, sea shanties, morris dancing and more! The three posters below set out the range of events happening across the weekend. The train journey from Plymouth to Calstock takes just 30 minutes and costs £6.10 Off-Peak Day Return. Look up train times. Look […]

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Newquay
23rd July, 2019

5 reasons to visit Newquay this summer

Newquay is famous for its stunning coastline and beautiful beaches, here are 5 great reasons for taking a train trip to Cornwall’s favourite resort this summer. 1. Beaches – Newquay is blessed with miles of golden sands and beaches to suit all needs be that surfing or rock pooling. Towan Beach is easily accessible from […]

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10th June, 2019

New tile artwork unveiled at Gunnislake station

A series of new decorative tiles adorning the walls of Gunnislake station were unveiled in a special event on Thursday 6th June. The artwork tiles have been commissioned by the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership and the date coincides with the 25th anniversary of the station opening on its present site in 1994.  The original […]

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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!

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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18th December, 2018

Column Bakehouse at Plymouth station

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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 […]

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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 […]

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