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19th September, 2016

Looe Music Festival weekend

Join the party – this weekend’s a great time to visit Looe, even if you don’t have a Festival ticket (although there are still a few on sale at the time of writing). There’s lots of free music during the day and evening at venues including The Portbyhan (PL13 2BU) and Zute Bar (PL13 1AR) […]

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19th September, 2016

Great Cornish Food Festival by train

Head to Truro by train this weekend for the Great Cornish Food Festival. It’s free to enter (thanks to sponsorship by Great Western Railway), and runs from Friday to Sunday (23-25 Sept 2016). From 9am each day there’ll be a scrumptious selection of Cornish-produced delights to sample and buy, as well as demonstrations and masterclasses […]

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19th September, 2016

Exeter Central by train

The Tarka Line, Avocet Line and Riviera Line all have direct trains to Exeter Central – perfect for arriving in the heart of the city ready to hit the shops. Travel tips: Where’s the station? See a Google Map showing Exeter Central (it’s on Queen Street, EX4 3SB). Read about the station’s facilities on the […]

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13th September, 2016

Guided walk from Sandplace station

As part of South East Cornwall Walking Festival, join a guided walk to Duloe Ale and Cider Fest. The walk starts from Sandplace station at 10 45 on Saturday (17th September 2016). Train times to Sandplace From Liskeard, take the 09 58 from Platform 3 to arrive at Sandplace at 10 20 (£3.70 Off-Peak Day […]

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13th September, 2016

Barnstaple Carnival & Fair

Head to Barnstaple by train this Saturday (17th September) for the town’s historic carnival and fair. With a crowd of 20,000 people expected, the main carnival procession begins at 6pm (see map of the route or photos from last year). Then enjoy the fair at Seven Brethren, near the station (see map), with more than […]

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23rd August, 2016

Hit the beach in Teignmouth

Enjoy a traditional day at the British seaside as you explore Teignmouth’s long beach and grand pier. Get there in as little as 25-30 minutes on one of the country’s most scenic stretches of railway, with direct trains from both Exeter Central (EX4 3SB) and Exeter St Davids (EX4 4NT). From Teignmouth station it’s then […]

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23rd August, 2016

Exmouth’s dinosaur trail

Head to Exmouth by train to search out 17 life-size dinosaurs on the town’s newly launched Dinosaur Safari trail. Step back in time 250 million years in just 25 minutes from Exeter Central (EX4 3SB) or half an hour from Exeter St Davids (EX4 4NT). The trail starts 250 feet from Exmouth station (so keep […]

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28th July, 2016

North Devon Show by train

The North Devon Show celebrates its 50th anniversary this year – head there by train on the Tarka Line to be part of it. The Show takes place on Wednesday 3rd August 2016, and has something for everyone – from horses to monster trucks, alpacas to flower arranging. There will be shuttle buses from Umberleigh […]

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15th July, 2016

The Man Engine visits Liskeard

The Man Engine – a giant mechanical puppet, taller than two double decker buses – will be visiting Liskeard on Tuesday 26th July. Hop on the Looe Valley Line to go and see it. There will be a variety of events in and around The Parade in Liskeard from 11am until 4pm. Local musicians including […]

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15th July, 2016

The Man Engine visits the Tamar Valley

The Man Engine – a giant mechanical puppet, taller than two double decker buses – will be visiting the Tamar Valley on Monday 25th July. It’s easy to get there and see it by train. From Plymouth, catch the 10.54 to Gunnislake on the scenic Tamar Valley Line (arrives 11.40). The Off-Peak Day Return fare […]

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