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Berry Head Fort near Brixham - walkable from Paignton station. Photo: Ross Elliott under Creative Commons license CC BY 2.0
17th November, 2017

Winter walks from the railway in Devon

Ross Elliott (Creative Commons license) Explore scenic walks on the Devon coast this winter - then reward yourself with some delicious locally sourced grub to warm you up! Getting there Forget the hassle of long distance driving - take the train from Bristol with CrossCountry and explore some top walking destinations... Look up train times […]

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16th November, 2017

Bere Ferrers Christmas Art & Craft Fair

Forget the hustle bustle of the city centre, head out to Bere Ferrers on the Tamar Valley Line from Plymouth and enjoy some stress-free shopping at their annual Christmas Art & Craft Fair. The fair features a range of artisan Christmas giftware and artwork including jewellery, pottery, wooden gifts & toys, scarves, stoles and much […]

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6th November, 2017

All aboard the Munchtime Express!

The ever popular Munchtime Express event is back for 2017 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 lunch courtesy of a local restaurant. Trains leave Looe at 12 48 and travel up to […]

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GWR train on the Calstock Viaduct
2nd November, 2017

Enjoy Cotehele’s annual winter fair by train

The National Trust’s beautiful Tudor mansion Cotehele is hosting its annual winter craft fair this Saturday 4 November 2017. The fair will feature 24 different exhibitors showcasing contemporary arts and crafts, handmade and affordable gifts, clothing, jewellery, accessories and much more. It is also the time of year when you can see the famous Christmas […]

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23rd October, 2017

Visit the story parcel depot at Bere Ferrers railway station this half term

Bere Ferrers station on the scenic Tamar Valley Line is playing host to a series of creative events for children and adults alike this half term. Poet and author Sally Crabtree has dreamt up the idea of a Story Parcel Depot and an old railway carriage at the Tamar Belle Heritage centre will be the […]

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Pendennis Castle with children dressed up in halloween costumes
20th October, 2017

Head to Falmouth for haunted castle tours

Just a five-minute walk from Falmouth Docks station (see Google Map), Pendennis Castle has a pair of Fright Night Halloween Tours coming up this half-term. On Thursday and Friday evening (26/27 October) English Heritage promises “an after-hours journey back into the castle’s creepy past. Meet our spine-tingling storytellers and discover tales of ghostly apparitions, dastardly […]

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East Looe beach - by Ian Lee under Creative Commons license
17th October, 2017

Visit Looe by train

Your guide to a great value day out from Plymouth to Looe by train. Looe is a picturesque family-friendly destination that’s full of character: Both photos above: Ian Lee (Creative Commons license) Wander its maze of narrow streets: Photo: Matty Ring (Creative Commons license) Go for a paddle on the beach: Take a walk on […]

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12th October, 2017

Falmouth Oyster Festival by train

Hop on the train this weekend and head to the Falmouth Oyster Festival (Thursday 12th to Saturday 15th October). The festival is held at Events Square, next to the National Maritime Museum, just a five-minute walk from Falmouth Town station (map). The line-up features cookery demonstrations, live music, food stalls, arts and crafts, Working Boat […]

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Young people cycling the Tarka Trail between Barnstaple and Fremington
11th October, 2017

Tarka Trail from Barnstaple

Feel like some fresh air? Take a trip on the Tarka Line and hire bikes at Barnstaple station to explore the Tarka Trail. Hop on the train from Exeter Central (EX4 3SB) or Exeter St Davids (EX4 4NT) and take the scenic train journey through the Devon countryside to Barnstaple. You’ll be there in an […]

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27th September, 2017

Great British Food Fortnight

Great British Food Fortnight is the largest national celebration of British food and drink. Running from 23 September to 8 October this year, the event highlights a number of initiatives and projects across the country promoting the abundance of great produce available at this time of year. One way to support the fortnight is to […]

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