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Doone Valley History Festival – A day in the life of a railway guard

Learn what it takes to be a guard on the Lynton & Barnstable 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 railway guard for the Lynton & Barnstable Railway. Join volunteers from the Lynton & Barnstable Railway on 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 at the Buttery Tearoom garden.

What to bring and wear

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

Accessibility

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

Other

The Lynton & Barnstable Railway are hosting this talk.

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