What's On

Nearest station - Umberleigh

Nearest stations - Chapelton or Umberleigh

Representing users of the Barnstaple to Exeter rail line

What’s on along the line

Eggesford Garden Centre

As well as our superb choice of quality plants (plus all things needed to make your garden grow) we have a large shop stocked with gifts, cards, Tigi clothing, pet and wild bird care and so much more.

Our popular Gardens Restaurant serves tasty cakes, snacks and meals, all made on the premises.

So whether shopping, eating or exploring

there really is something for everyone at Eggesford Garden Centre.

www.eggesfordgardens.com

Nearest station - Eggesford

The Old Station Tea Rooms at Okehampton

The Old Station Tea Rooms at Okehampton Railway Station offer a delicious selection ranging from cooked meals to snacks, cakes and hot drinks. Enquiries: 01837 52762

Opening Times

Monday to Friday - 10.00am to 4.00pm

Saturday and Sunday - 9.00am to 5.00pm

Meldon Buffet

Meldon Buffet is in a former buffet coach, and enjoys tremendous views of Meldon Viaduct, Meldon Dam and the West Okement valley. The menu is more limited than that of Okehampton.

As of April 9th 2017, Meldon Buffet is now open at weekends and bank holidays. Times are a little uncertain, but should be at least 1100 to 1630.

More information from the Dartmoor Railway Supporters Association

Bideford Railway Heritage

Nearest station - Barnstaple

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre manages the Bideford station site and Instow signal box, which are both on the old railway line from Barnstaple to Bideford in North Devon. The railway line is now part of the popular Tarka Trail and so the two sites provide points of interest to cyclists and walkers alike, as well as to the more general visitor. There is a museum at Bideford and also tearooms.

More information can be found at www.bidefordrailway.co.uk

The Dartmoor Railway runs from Mid-Devon to the edge of Dartmoor, providing car free access to the Dartmoor National Park for walkers and cyclists.

Dartmoor Railway Heritage Services - 2018

Services run every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday until the end of September.

Trains are planned to be worked by D4167/08937.

- Family ticket comprises 2 Adult and 2 Child tickets.

- Child ticket is required between the ages of 5 and 15.

- Children under 5, dogs and bicycles carried free.

- Single Journey ticket is for one journey between Okehampton and Meldon Viaduct in either direction.

Timetable

Meldon Viaduct	dep	----	10.45	11.45	13.00	14.45	15.55	17.05
Okehampton	arr	----	11.00	12.00	13.15	15.00	16.10	17.2
	----	----	----	----	----	----	----	----
Okehampton	dep	10.15	11.15	12.30	14.15	15.25	16.35	----
Meldon Viaduct	arr	10.30	11.30	12.45	14.30	15.40	16.5	----