Famous palm trees given a new home at Lappa Valley
A set of palm trees which have been welcoming thousands of railway passengers to one of Cornwall’s top resorts, are enjoying a new home.
The palm trees, which stood proudly next to the station were removed as part of the works to reinstate a second platform at Newquay Railway Station. They have now been transferred to Lappa Valley, a tourist attraction near St Newlyn East where they adorn the railway of the Newlyn Downs Branchline.
“We’re really pleased to be in a position to give these palm trees a new home.” said Ben Harding, Lappa Valley’s Operations Director.
“From our research, we believe the trees have been welcoming visitors to Newquay for over 30 years. Their new home is very fitting, as our railway runs along the trackbed of the former Chacewater branchline, which ended at Newquay station.”
Lappa Valley is one of Cornwall’s most popular family attractions, offering three railways and activities in the heart of the Cornish Countryside.
Ben continued: “We are based around the workings of the old East Wheal Rose Mine, and in a small way these trees continue our celebration of the area’s heritage. Thank you to Network Rail, and their contactors Colas for their help in transporting the trees to their new home”.