A SET of famous palm trees which have been welcoming thousands of railway passengers to Newquay for years have been given a new home.

The palm trees, which stood next to the station, have been transferred to Lappa Valley in St Newlyn East where they adorn the railway of the Newlyn Downs branchline.

They were removed as part of the works to reinstate a second platform at Newquay Railway Station.

Ben Harding, Lappa Valley’s operations director, said: “We’re really pleased to be in a position to give these palm trees a new home.

“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 track bed of the former Chacewater branchline, which ended at Newquay station.

“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 contractors Colas for their help in transporting the trees to their new home.”

Lappa Valley offers three railways and as well as various other activities.