Families looking for a memorable half-term adventure can head to South Devon Railway from 27th October to 3rd November for a week of scenic steam train rides and Halloween-themed activities - with the added bonus that kids travel free.
This special promotion, running throughout the half-term break, invites families to enjoy a spooky but family-friendly experience aboard the heritage...
Jump aboard South Devon Railway for a great value fun family day out on 5th and 6th October.
Enjoy steam hauled heritage train rides alongside the stunning river Dart, plus FREE entry to Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies and Totnes Rare Breeds Farm all for one amazing price.
At Buckfastleigh Station see otters from around the world, watch them swim in the underwater...
Popular TV presenter, historian and railway writer Tim Dunn visited South Devon Railway this week to help raise awareness of its £3 million share issue campaign aimed at safeguarding the heritage attraction’s long-term future.
Tim was guest speaker at the exclusive event hosted by SDR for current and prospective shareholders which outlined their crucial role in preserving this unique...
The South Devon Railway 11.20am steam train from Totnes was today (Thursday, 6th June) used by local schoolchildren ‘Evacuees’ to travel out to the countryside at Buckfastleigh, to experience what life may have been like for them during the 1940s.
As the train departed Totnes the local Women’s Institute were on hand to wave farewell to the children. At Buckfastleigh the children were...
South Devon Railway is aiming to raise £3m as part of a share issue campaign to help safeguard the long-term future of the much-loved attraction.
The share issue represents a unique opportunity for individuals, businesses, and railway enthusiasts to contribute to the ongoing conservation efforts and play a vital role in safeguarding this unique piece of heritage.
Beyond Paradise fans can channel their inner DI Goodman and DS Williams on a brand-new Train Murder Mystery at South Devon Railway, which doubles for the fictional Shipton Abbott station in the hit BBC series.
Staged by Murder by Appointment, the longest established murder mystery company in the West of England, ‘Train to Nowhere’ is a 1950s themed evening of suspense and suspicion...
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...
South Devon Railway has a starring role in the opening episode of the hit BBC One crime drama Beyond Paradise which returns for a much-awaited second season this week.
Series one of The Death in Paradise spin-off, which is set in the fictional Devon seaside town of Shipton Abbott, was the UK’s most watched new drama of last year across all channels and streamers.
