West Somerset Railway

Whether you are looking for a nostalgic ride back in time through lovely countryside, or to study the railway and industrial heritage that this line preserves, The West Somerset Railway has it all. The historic steam locomotives, coaches and wagons, and the buildings of ten unique stations linked by a twenty-mile scenic journey will repay hours of exploration.

The surrounding countryside is as varied as it is beautiful. The gently rolling Quantock hills and distant Exmoor, unspoilt villages and farms nestling in leafy lanes, the cliffs and coast of the Bristol Channel with views of distant South-Wales, confident Church Towers, Dunster's imposing Castle and Minehead's seaside charm are all waiting to be discovered.

There is a buffet car on most of the trains sell a variety of light refreshments a large number of which are locally produced. There are toilets on each train and disabled toilets are available on Bishops Lydeard and Minehead stations.