? Rail Fest: Celebrating the 170th Anniversary of the Barnstaple to Exeter Line! ?
Dates: 1st - 5th August
Time: 10AM - 3PM
Location: Barnstaple Guildhall & Pannier Market
Join us for a historic journey as we celebrate the 170th anniversary of the Barnstaple to Exeter line! Here’s what we’ve got planned:
? Start: Barnstaple Junction Station & Café
? Stop 1: Museum Train Room
- Explore the train room, open and accessible throughout Rail Fest. Don't forget to get your heritage trail stamped!
? Possible Stop 2: Barnstaple Town Station Sign on the Strand
- Snap a photo with the new station sign on the Strand! We’re partnering with local businesses, like the Victorian Photo Company from Lynmouth, to set up a themed photo station.
? Stop 3: The Library
- Get your heritage trail stamped at the café. Check out our brief history displays or other exciting setups.
? Stops 4 & 5: Guildhall
- Visit two amazing Railway Exhibitions hosted by NDRO, Athenaeum Library, and BTC, spread across both floors of the Guildhall. Collect stamps at both stops!
? Stop 6: Pannier Market
- Discover stalls from various train organizations and view personal train model displays. Enjoy children's crafts, activities, and a possible screening of "The Railway Children." And yes, another heritage trail stamp!
Join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone! For more details, visit: Rail Fest 2024 (barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk)
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Hope to see you there! ??