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Lappa Valley named double finalist in the 2025-26 Cornwall Tourism Awards
Lappa Valley named double finalist in the 2025-26 Cornwall Tourism Awards.
Lappa Valley swaps train track for music track, with the release of new single
Lappa Valley is swapping a train track for a music track, as it announces the release of it’s first ever single completely written and produced by AI.
Lappa Valley’s Beloved Locomotive Zebedee Steams into West of England Rally at Stithians
Lappa Valley's beloved steam locomotive Zebedee made a triumphant appearance at the West of England Steam Engine Society Rally, held at the Stithians Showground from 15th to 17th August 2025
Lappa Valley celebrates Railway 200 Gala with 445ft long train!
Lappa Valley near St Newlyn East once again echoed with whistles and cheers as part of the national Railway 200 celebrations, with a special gala over the weekend of 14–15 June – including a record breaking 445ft long train.
St Newlyn East Band perform on a train for St Piran’s Day
Lappa Valley has celebrated St Piran’s Day in a unique way, with the help of a group of talented local musicians.
Lappa Valley is named the UK’s Heritage Railway of the Year
Lappa Valley near St Newlyn East scooped the prestigious title at the national Heritage Railway Awards, which took place in Gateshead on Saturday night.
Lappa Valley shortlisted in Heritage Railway “Oscars”
A historic Cornish railway and family attraction has been shortlisted for a prestigious award, in what is considered by many to be the “Oscars” of the UK’s Heritage Railway World.
Lappa Valley presents cheque to Penhaligon’s Friends
Lappa Valley is pleased to have presented a cheque for £1,000 to our charity of the year.
Lappa Valley fan travels across Europe to share birthday celebrations with train namesake
One young Lappa Valley fan was the star of the show, as well-wishers gathered to celebrate a big birthday for one of our locomotives.
Enjoy free entry to some of Cornwall’s best attractions with your Lappa Valley Annual Membership!
Every January and November, we invite Lappa Valley Annual Members to discover some of Cornwall’s finest attractions - with free entry!