South Devon Railway’s Spring Rails and Ales
South Devon Railway’s hugely popular Spring Rails & Ales event returns over the May Bank Holiday weekend (24th-27th May).
Join this epic on track celebration of steam and diesel engines coupled with a range of up to 60 different ales, craft beers and ciders to sample at our Festival Bar.
There’s also live music with Firebird (80s rock) on Friday evening, The Standbys (80's covers) on Saturday evening, and a Quiz Night on Sunday.
Whether you're a railway enthusiast, a beer and cider connoisseur, music lover, or just someone looking for a great day out, this festival has something for everyone.
Based at Staverton Station, entry to the beer festival is only available to those with railway tickets. You can purchase either a standard return ticket for travel between Buckfastleigh and Totnes or a great value £10 return ticket to Staverton only, perfect for getting to and from the event in heritage style and comfort. For those who want to make a day of it, the Ranger ticket allows you to ride the rails with your chosen tipple at any time.
Plus, if you are joining us after 6pm all single and return tickets are only half price! This discount is available at the booking office or by using ALES24 online.
Trains will be running all day with departures from Buckfastleigh and Totnes Riverside at frequent intervals. Totnes Riverside station is a 450m walk from the mainline station and bus stop; perfect if you arrive via public transport.
There is a large FREE car park available at Buckfastleigh and there are nearby bus stops for routes between Plymouth and Exeter. There is NO PARKING available at Staverton so it is strongly recommended to get to the festival via the heritage trains.
The Festival BBQ will be running from midday to 8pm daily (except Monday) and the Staverton Buffet Coach is open between 10am and 4pm serving pasties, cakes and hot & cold drinks.
The multi-award-winning South Devon Railway is one of Devon’s and the West Country’s best loved tourist attractions and is the longest established steam railway in the South West, celebrating over 50 years in preservation.
Jump aboard the South Devon Railway and enjoy craft ales, live music and the stunning valley of the River Dart this bank holiday weekend.
- Rails & Ales Event, South Devon Railway - 24th to 27th May. For more information on South Devon Railway and the Rails & Ales event and to book tickets visit https://www.southdevonrailway.co.uk/visit-us/whats-on/rails-ales/
Issued by Destination Marketing on behalf of South Devon Railway. Contact Tamsyn Thomas atTamsyn.thomas@wearedestination.com and Drew Cunliffe drew.cunliffe@wearedestination.com for more details.
