Falmouth Week starts on Friday (9th August). The sailing regatta is accompanied by a whole host of shoreside events including air show, marching carnival, action sports tour and dragon boat racing. Five reasons to go by train: No traffic or parking hassles The train only takes 25 minutes from Truro It costs just £4.70 (adult […]
It’s the North Devon Show on Wednesday 7th August 2019. Attractions include everything from show jumping to vintage cars and falconry to the very best local produce. Visit on the scenic Tarka Line from Exeter. Buy an Off-Peak Day Return to Umberleigh (£10.20) and then take the free 5-minute shuttle bus from Umberleigh station to […]
NEW special later evening trains back to the Tamar Valley and Cornwall make it easy to visit the 2019 British Fireworks Championships in Plymouth by train. On Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 August spectacular pyrotechnics will illuminate Plymouth Sound as six top firework companies battle it out. Free entertainment starts from 2pm with music, fairground […]
Take the scenic train journey from Plymouth to Calstock in the scenic Tamar Valley in just 30 minutes for the annual motorbike show this weekend (1-3 August 2019). With live bands and food and drink, it’s a great time to visit this beautiful village. Find out more on the Bike Show website.
1. East Looe beach | East Looe Take a trip on the scenic Looe Valley Line and wander through the attractive seaside town of Looe down to the beach. It’s sandy, family friendly and safe for swimming. If you’re after rock pools, head to the nearby beach at West Looe. How to get there? 0.6 […]
Hop on the scenic Looe Valley Line for carnival fun in Looe all next week (Mon 29 July to Sat 3 August 2019). Events include a children’s sand modelling competition on the beach from 2pm to 3pm on Wednesday 31st July. Other activities throughout the week include: Traditional dances Fun run Ukulele extravaganza Polperro Fishermen’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
