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Event Date:

From 26th Rhagfyr

Until 1st January

Overview

Looking for something to do during the Festive Period? The South Devon Railway has the perfect day out for visitors of all ages with heritage steam train services running daily between 26th December 2023 and 1st January 2024.

Travel in our warm and cosy trains, enjoy a hot drink or mince pie from the on-train buffet, and enjoy the winter views as the train travels down the valley of the river Dart.

12:00:00 12:00:00 Europe/London Festive Steam Services The Railway Station
Buckfastleigh
TQ11 0DZ Festive Steam Services [email protected]

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