News and Events
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Events
Newlyn Downs Branchline 30th Anniversary
28th & 29th June 2025
Lappa Valley Celebrates 30 Years of the Iconic Newlyn Downs Branch Line with a Special Locomotive Reunion!
Fireworks Spectaculars
31st October & 1st November 2025
Join us for one of the major highlights in the Lappa Valley events calendar!
Our Grand Fireworks Spectaculars have become a firm favourite for all the family to enjoy and they are bigger and better than ever for 2025!
News
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.