Report by Duncan Williams for Pulman's Weekly News
Steam trainspotting, real ale and live entertainment will take centre stage over the August Bank Holiday as the South Devon Railway teams up once again with the Staverton Beer Festival for its popular Summer Rails & Ales event.
The four-day event, running from Friday, 28th August to Monday, 31st August, offers visitors the chance to travel by heritage steam railway through the Dart Valley before enjoying one of Devon’s best-known village beer festivals.
Special train services will operate between Buckfastleigh and Totnes Riverside throughout the weekend, stopping at Staverton, where festival-goers can enjoy a wide selection of real ales, craft beers and ciders served by the Devon Diesel Society’s award-winning bar.
Alongside the drinks, the festival will feature hot and cold food, teas, coffees and soft drinks, as well as live music across the weekend and additional entertainment on the Sunday evening.
Organisers are encouraging people to…
