Best of the South West

Cream and jam or jam and then cream you can have it both ways here, the South West beloved of writers and film-makers two national parks, the regency city of Bath, pies, pasties and Padstow who wouldn’t want to visit?

S Team And Scenery In B Eautif Ul South D Evon

Take a trip back in time on the South Devon Railway, a delightful steam train journey along the banks of the river Dart on a typical West Country rural branch line

It’s a top destination for groups and parties because it offers a hugely memorable experience with outstanding appeal across all age ranges and interests – and at very attractive rates for groups too

At its heart is a delightful 14-mile return steam train journey through some of Devon’s most beautiful and hidden countryside, hugging the river for most of your trip The trains take you on a leisurely ride in vintage carriages from Buckfastleigh, just off the A38, midway between Exeter and Plymouth, to Totnes and back again

At Buckfastleigh, there is a riverside walk and picnic area, gardens, museum and a wellstocked shop and café There is plenty of coach parking with easy, flat access to the platform

If you are looking for a range of easy to book options, the railway offers a great variety of entertainment at very attractive prices

This includes joint tickets for the railway and the fascinating Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies, next to the station at Buckfastleigh

More detail s are at www.southdevonr ailway.co.u k, email trains @southdevonr ailway co uk or call 01364 644370 for ful l detai ls

Pecorama

Pecorama is one of Devon’s leading tourist attractions – set high on the hillside above the picturesque fishing village of Beer Visitors can expect a great day out for all the family, enjoying award-winning gardens, stunning sea views, home-made food and a selection of refreshments from food and drink outlets Then, take a ride on arguably Britain’s finest 7 25 inch railway, where a fleet of steam locomotives pull passengercarrying trains on a mile long route through the grounds, over bridges, through steep-sided cuttings and a long, dark tunnel!

There are also large outside play areas, a mini-golf course, a wildway walk with stunning views and an interactive exhibition

Ticket entry includes access to the award-winning gardens, the new model railway exhibition, PECO model shop and a train ride Extra rides can be purchased on the day and this year, the attraction is also offering membership for fantastic value, as well as bookings for children’s birthday parties, and larger groups www

TRAI N RIDES & STUNNING SE A VIEWS

BEAUTIFUL AWA RD -WINNING G A RDE NS

DE LIC IOUS HOMEMADE PIZZAS

MODE L R AILWAY SHOP & E XHIBITION

PARKING FOR COACHES

CAFÉ & G IF T SHOP

FOR GROUPS OF 10+ GET TICKETS FOR JUST £9. 9 5 (USUALLY £12.95)

For £19.95 ge t e ntr y to Pecorama a n d have a deliciou s Devon C rea m Tea on ou r beautifull y restored O rion Pullman c arria ge f rom t he 1950s

For £2 4.95 ge t e ntr y to Pecorama a n d have a decaden t H ig h Tea of f reshl y made s andwiche s an d c ake s on ou r O rion Pullma n c arriage or for £29. 95 you c a n have t he a bove w it h a g las s of s parkling!

For g rou p booking s p lease c all : 01297 21542 email: i nfo@pe corama.co.u k