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Plymouth Hoe and Smeaton's Tower
30th March, 2023

Great value journeys from Looe

YOUR GUIDE TO TAKING THE TRAIN FROM LOOE 3 great day trips by train FROM LOOE Photo: Visit Plymouth 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS | TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP With […]

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10 great Easter holiday activities by train
30th March, 2023

10 great Easter holiday activities by train

Hop on the train this Easter, with kids travelling half price (5-15yrs old) and under 5s free! With so much happening across Devon and Cornwall, here are 10 of our top picks: Looe Pirate Trail Starting on Monday (3rd April), pick up your FREE trail booklet at Plymouth or Liskeard station, then take the scenic […]

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Looe Pirate Trail - find the crew lost in Looe!
22nd March, 2023

Looe Pirate Trail

Hop on the train to Looe this spring for a swashbuckling FREE treasure hunt. Monday 3rd April to Friday 30th June Watch the trailer What's the story? The Pirate Captain is about to set sail for the Caribbean but he’s lost his crew. Can you help find them on window stickers around Looe’s town and […]

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Ramble & Rhyme spring poetry walk
6th March, 2023

Ramble & Rhyme: Spring Poetry Walk – get there by train

Enjoy a free Ramble and Rhyme spring poetry walk on the Looe Valley Line on Saturday 25th March. Let the history, environment and people of the valley inspire you as you listen to poetry and have a go at writing your own. Make sure you wear appropriate shoes and clothing – and don’t forget your […]

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Princesshay Shopping Centre, Exeter
3rd February, 2023

Great value journeys from Okehampton

THE DARTMOOR LINE - YOUR GUIDE TO TAKING THE TRAIN 3 great day trips by train FROM OKEHAMPTON Exmouth 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS | TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP With […]

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Belstone Tor
3rd February, 2023

Great value journeys from Crediton

CREDITON - YOUR GUIDE TO TAKING THE TRAIN 3 great day trips by train FROM CREDITON Belstone Tor - walk from Okehampton station (directions) 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS | TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS TRAVELLING FOR […]

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Children look at view from St Ives Bay Line train
1st February, 2023

Great value days out this half-term

Hop on the train this half-term, with kids travelling half-price (5-15yrs old) and under 5s free. Take a trip on the St Ives Bay Line (shown above) for its amazing views, or try these other great value days out (adult fares shown): Plus – check out our blog posts about the great drop-in family activities […]

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30th January, 2023

Cotehele this half term – visit by train

Hop on the scenic Tamar Valley line this half term and get the whole family out enjoying nature at the National Trust’s Cotehele. See what’s on:  Little Gardener’s family trail  (10:00 – 16:00 every day from Saturday 4th to Sunday 26th of Feb) No booking needed Free event It’s time for the family to get […]

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30th January, 2023

RAMM Exeter – visit by train

The Royal Albert Memorial Museum is just a 2 minute walk from Exeter Central station, making it the perfect family day out on the train this half term! Here’s what’s on: Magical Miniature Dens (10:30 – 15:30 on Wednesday 15th Feb) No booking needed £5 per child Create your own special miniature ‘den’ inspired by […]

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27th January, 2023

Science of the Sea – visit by train

The National Maritime Museum in Falmouth is the perfect family day out this half term – beat the traffic and get there by train! Here’s what’s on:   Science of the Sea shows (11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm from Monday 13th – Friday 17th Feb) Explore the science of water, the nature of atoms and […]

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