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18th October, 2016

Half price journeys to Barnstaple

Take a great value trip to Barnstaple on the scenic Tarka Line thanks to a great offer. Day return tickets from Exeter to Barnstaple are currently better than half-price at just £5 (usual price £10.30). There’s no need to book in advance – buy your ticket on the day. The offer runs until 17 April […]

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16th October, 2016

Ancient Egypt extravaganza at RAMM

Book in for some Ancient Egyptian fun at RAMM on Saturday 29th October – a stone’s throw from Exeter Central station. With sessions starting at 11am, 12.30pm or 2pm (booking required), learn about life and death in Ancient Egypt. Find out about and help with a re-enactment of the mummification of Shep en-Mut. Have a […]

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15th October, 2016

Seaside fish and chips by train

Hop on the train to Exmouth for some award-winning fish and chips and a stroll on the beach. Krispies fish and chip shop, just a few minutes’ walk from Exmouth station (map), has been recognised with local, regional and national awards. The shop prides itself on its support for sustainable fishing practices, and last week […]

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15th October, 2016

Exetreme Imagination Festival by train

Exetreme Imagination is Exeter’s festival of writing and stories. During half-term there are a whole range of author events, creative workshops, performances and exhibitions taking place across the city. Festival programme Visit the Festival What’s On guide to check out all that is happening around Exeter. Taking the train Trains from Exmouth to Exeter run […]

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15th October, 2016

RSPB half-term events by train

The RSPB has a great programme of half-term nature events at Bowling Green Marsh, 15 minutes’ walk from Topsham station (map). Click each event to find out more: Saturday 22 October Build Your Own Wildlife Garden Sunday 23 October Migration Madness Monday 24 October Make Your Own Pipe Cleaner Dragonfly Tuesday 25 October Make Your […]

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6th October, 2016

Exmouth Illuminated Carnival – go by train

Hop on the train this Saturday evening (8 October) to the Exmouth Illuminated Carnival. Take the 18 47 from Exeter St Davids (or 18 51 from Exeter Central) and arrive in Exmouth at 19 22. Or if you want to be early take the 18 16 from St Davids (18 20 from Central) to get […]

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26th September, 2016

Son et Lumiere

Visit Penryn by train this Saturday evening (1st October) for a sound and light spectacular as part of the town’s Penryn 800 celebrations. The ‘Son et Lumiere’ event – which is free to attend – will portray 800 years of the town’s history, projected on Penryn’s historic architecture including the Town Hall and Methodist Church. […]

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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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