Longbridge

Longbridge is a welcoming suburban area in the City of Plymouth, carrying the PL6 postcode in England’s South West. Quiet streets and a residential rhythm define this part of the city, which sits within a region rich in transport heritage. One highlight of the wider area is the Plym Valley Railway, a lovingly preserved 1-mile-14-chain (1.9 km) heritage line. The railway runs on part of the now-closed South Devon and Tavistock Railway, once a branch of the Great Western Railway. That original line opened in 1859 and closed in 1962; after decades of silence, heritage trains first began to run again in 2001. For those who appreciate the gentle nostalgia of steam and track, the Plym Valley Railway offers a tangible link to the region’s Victorian railway era, while Longbridge provides a peaceful suburban base from which to enjoy the South West’s quieter charms.