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Doone Valley History Festival – A Day in the life of a fireman

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a fireman on a steam engine? Take part in this interactive talk to discover what it takes to be a fireman on the railway.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

The Doone Valley Festival is delighted to have the team from Lynton & Barnstaple Railway join the festival. Learn first hand what it takes to be a fireman for the Lynton & Barnstable Railway with the volunteers from the Lynton & Barnstable Railway with an interactive talk. This talk is free. A suggested donation of £5 would be welcomed.

Times

The basics

Suitability

All children must be supervised

Meeting point

Please meet in the Buttery tearoom garden.

What to bring and wear

This event is taking place outside so please wear clothing that is suitable for the weather.

Accessibility

There are accessible parking spaces available and a portable hearing loop. The ground is uneven in places.

Other

This talk is by the Lynton & Barnstable Railway

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