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30th July, 2024

Fireworks Championships 2024 – get there by train

Beat the traffic by travelling by train to and from the British Firework Championships in Plymouth on Wed 14 and Thurs 15 August thanks to additional services to Gunnislake, Newton Abbot and Liskeard. The evening’s entertainment The free event will showcase the talent of six top pyrotechnic companies as they battle it out to be crowned the champion with stunning displays above Plymouth […]

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25th July, 2024

Rail Fest – Barnstaple celebrates 170 years of trains to Crediton and Exeter

Visit Barnstaple between Thursday 1 and Monday 5 August for the town’s celebrations of 170 years of trains to Crediton and Exeter.  Starting at Barnstaple station, venues in the town centre will play host to a range of events and activities.  All the venues are an easy 10-15 minute walk from the station.   Events include […]

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Woolly mammoth at The Box, Plymouth
23rd July, 2024

10 museums and galleries to visit by train this summer

With so many local adventures to be had, where will this summer take you? Check out our 10 top picks for local museums and galleries to visit car-free! 1. THE BOX, PLYMOUTH Visit Plymouth’s award-winning museum and art gallery, The Box. Meet the towering woolly mammoth (pictured at the top of this blog post), check out […]

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16th July, 2024

Art in the Tamar Valley – Fierek Pottery

With pottery studios, ceramic murals and art galleries, the Tamar Valley has a rich artistic culture to explore by train. A great place to start is Fierek Pottery – just a short walk from Gunnislake station. Fierek Pottery Studio Rob and Rosie Fierek live and work from their studio in Albaston. Their outside stall (pictured […]

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21st June, 2024

10 castles & historic gems to visit car-free

Forget the hassle of parking and traffic this summer and explore some of Devon and Cornwall’s best castles and historic gems without a car. Here are 10 of our favourites: CORNWALL 1. PENDENNIS CASTLE One of King Henry VIII’s finest coastal fortresses, Pendennis sits high on a rocky headland overlooking the river, beaches and town of Falmouth below. There’s […]

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19th June, 2024

Free guided walk: Liskeard to Looe – UPDATE: FULLY BOOKED

It’s the big one! On Wednesday 3rd July, set off on a scenic 11-mile walk from Liskeard to Looe with professional Blue Badge tour guide, Mark Camp. UPDATE – FULLY BOOKED The Walk Mark will be waiting to greet you at Liskeard station’s main entrance at 10am (if arriving from Plymouth – see below for […]

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Woolly mammoth at The Box, Plymouth
14th June, 2024

5 great local museums and galleries to visit by train

With so many local adventures to be had, where will this autumn take you? Check out our top picks for local museums and galleries to visit car-free! 1. ROYAL ALBERT MEMORIAL MUSEUM EXETER Just a stone’s throw from Exeter Central station, RAMM is a great day out for the whole family – and it’s free entry! Learn […]

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Woolly mammoth at The Box, Plymouth
14th June, 2024

5 great local museums to visit without a car

With two trains an hour on the Cornish main line, which of these will you visit this autumn? Check out our top picks for local museums you can visit car-free! 1. NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM FALMOUTH The National Maritime Museum is a great day out for the whole family and they currently have a major pirates […]

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13th June, 2024

Free guided walk – Bere Ferrers village & history

UPDATE – NOW FULLY BOOKED Hop aboard the charming Tamar Valley Line on Monday 24th June, for a free guided walk from Bere Ferrers station led by Clive Charlton, knowledgable local historian and proud Bere Peninsula resident. As you take in the views from the train, get ready to dive into the valley’s rich history through Clive’s […]

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Truro Cathedral
13th June, 2024

Top 7 things to do in Truro

With two trains an hour on the Cornish main line, head to Truro and try our seven top things to do on a day out in Cornwall’s capital: 1. Truro Cathedral Visit Truro’s gothic-style cathedral (free to enter, donation recommended). Attend a service, take a guided tour or listen to an organ recital. 2. Walking […]

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