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    11th December, 2020

    16 model shops in Devon and Cornwall

    In these tough times when we can’t explore the railways as much as we’d like at least you can create your own at home. Many of these retailers sell online too. Cornwall CAMBORNE Kernow Model Railway Centre – specialist model railway shop with huge stock. Online sales. J Toms & Sons – specialising in die-cast […]

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    18th November, 2020

    Christmas shopping guide 2020

    Rebecca Fierek Studio Pottery Christmas is going to be a little different this year, so we have picked our favourite 12 independent retailers from around Devon and Cornwall’s rail network that you can support from the safety of your sofa. When things get back to normal why not take a day trip to visit them […]

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    17th November, 2020

    Pasties by post

    Over The Top Cornish Pasties, Calstock While travel might be restricted at the moment, your appetite doesn’t have to be! Treat yourself to some scrumptious pasties by post and support local businesses on Cornwall’s branch lines at the same time. And when lockdown’s over, hop on the train and pay a visit in person. Over […]

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    20th September, 2020

    Visit Exeter by train from North Devon

    Photo: Richard Austin Whether you want to hit the shops or visit the city’s historic quayside, hop on the train to Exeter. You’ll arrive right in the heart of the city at Exeter Central station. The station forecourt has some great places to eat and drink including the Exploding Bakery, Zuki’s Caffetteria and Pieminister. Pieminister […]

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    15th September, 2020

    9 great castles and National Trust properties to visit without your car

    St Michael's Mount Devon and Cornwall are home to some fantastic castles and National Trust properties. You can visit many of them by public transport. Here are some of our favourites. Cornwall Cotehele © Caroline Ingram (Creative Commons) Tucked away in the Tamar Valley, Cotehele Estate is home to a beautiful Tudor manor house, working […]

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    10th September, 2020

    The Box – how to book tickets and visit by train

    Tickets are now on general release for The Box, Plymouth’s brand new museum and gallery, which opens on Tuesday 29th September. The Box is home to six outstanding national collections, over two million artefacts, archives, films and photographs, more than a dozen Victorian naval figureheads and even a woolly mammoth. To coincide with the 400th […]

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    9th September, 2020

    Visit North Devon by train from Exeter

    Instow by Stephen Ring Beautiful North Devon is easy to reach on the scenic Tarka Line from Exeter to Barnstaple. When you arrive, treat yourself at Barnstaple’s excellent station cafe and then head out on day trips including: The Tarka Trail Take an easy stroll or bike ride on the Tarka Trail, right from Barnstaple […]

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    2nd September, 2020

    Our favourite secondhand bookshops to visit by train

    The Topsham Bookshop Earlier this summer we launched our Book Trail of more than 60 bookshops to explore in Devon and Cornwall. All are either in rail-served towns and cities or easily reached by bus from stations. For me, there’s little nicer than looking along the shelves in a well stocked secondhand book shop – […]

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    19th August, 2020

    Visit Plymouth Hoe and the Barbican by train

    Whether you’re after a relaxing picnic with sea views, a wander through the harbour, or some great local seafood, Plymouth is the place to be this summer: The Hoe From Plymouth station, take a stroll through the city centre (map) and emerge on The Hoe in all its splendour. With fantastic views over Plymouth Sound, […]

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    22nd July, 2020

    Face coverings on public transport – who is exempt?

    Face coverings are now compulsory on public transport and in indoor spaces at stations, but some people are exempt from wearing them. People who do not need to wear a face covering include: Children under the age of 11 People with physical or mental conditions or disabilities that prevent them from wearing a face covering […]

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