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WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY

The Railway Station, Minehead,
Somerset
TA24 5BG
t: 01643 700382
f: 01643 706349
e: info@wsrail.net
w: www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/group-travel-and-school-groups

Join the West Somerset Railway for a steam train ride through glorious Somerset countryside. The railway runs 20 miles between Bishops Lydeard (nr. Taunton) and Minehead on the Somerset Coast. The railway runs frequent services throughout the day with 10 stations to choose from to start/finish from and to visit.


The West Somerset Railway has 3 Museums located at Blue Anchor Station, Washford Station and Bishops Lydeard Station and you can see heritage in action at Minehead Station with our restored turntable for turning both steam and diesel locomotives.

Why not enjoy a family day out with us. Children under 5 travel for free and we have baby changing facilities on board most trains and at Minehead and Bishops Lydeard Stations. Please ask a member of staff for more information.

We offer an intensive programme of special events including Dining Trains, Steam and Diesel Galas, Murder Mystery, Day Out With Thomas, Children’s TV Character Meet and Greet Days and Steam and Diesel Driver Experience Courses.

The West Somerset Railway offers Family Saver 'Return' and 'Rover' tickets that are valid for 2 adults and up to 2 children. Family Savers give you a discount over buying individual tickets and are a great option for you to make your money go further on the West Somerset Railway. You can also buy discounted Family tickets online to save some more!

The West Somerset Railway offers discounted group travel rates for parties of 16 and above. In addition the groups receive seat reservations, reservation notices and the option to pre-book catering served on the train from our Group Travel Menu.

Pushchairs and Buggies are welcome on the West Somerset Railway and are safely carried in our Guard's Van on the train. Please ask our Train/Station Staff should you have any questions on the day.

For more information and to book online please visit, www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk or call 01643 704996. We look forward to seeing you for a relaxing pink knuckle ride and a chance to unwind amid the charms of yesteryear.