{"id":2073,"date":"2019-03-27T10:45:43","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T10:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2073"},"modified":"2025-07-16T09:36:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T09:36:46","slug":"west-somerset-railway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/west-somerset-railway\/","title":{"rendered":"West Somerset Railway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The West Somerset Railway offers much more than train travel. This steam locomotive offers a step back in time to the days of old. A country\u00a0branch line of the old Great Western Railway, come along for a scenic ride in nostalgic style. The line showcases historic wagons, coaches and 10 unique stations.<\/p>\n<p>The train winds its way through the scenic West Somerset countryside. Starting its journey in Bishops Lydeard near Taunton, the 20-mile journey takes you through to finish at the seaside town of Minehead. Travel through the Quantock Hills and Exmoor countryside, with views across the Bristol channel to Wales.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"carousel-outer-container kad-wp-gallery kad-animation\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" data-delay=\"0\">\n\t    <div id=\"gallery-carousel-194\" class=\"rowtight\">\n\t     \t<div id=\"carousel-194\" class=\"slick-slider kt-slickslider kad-light-wp-gallery kt-image-carousel loading clearfix\" data-slider-fade=\"false\" data-slider-type=\"content-carousel\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-auto=true\" data-slider-speed=\"9000\" data-slider-xxl=\"3\" data-slider-xl=\"3\" data-slider-md=\"3\" data-slider-sm=\"3\" data-slider-xs=\"2\" data-slider-ss=\"1\">\n\t            <div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/children-steam-train-west-somerset.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/children-steam-train-west-somerset-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Image\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/children-steam-train-west-somerset-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/children-steam-train-west-somerset-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/children-steam-train-west-somerset-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/west-somerset-steam-train-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/west-somerset-steam-train-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"1\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/west-somerset-steam-train-400x400.jpeg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/west-somerset-railway-small-e1607083932978.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/west-somerset-railway-small-e1607083932978.jpg\" width=\"349\" height=\"349\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/west-somerset-railway-small-e1607083932978.jpg 349w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/west-somerset-railway-small-e1607083932978-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/west-somerset-railway-small-e1607083932978-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"2\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/west-somerset-railway-small-e1607083932978.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"349\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"349>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t        <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>   \n  \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>West Somerset Railway Stations<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk\/railway\/stations\/bishops-lydeard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bishops Lydeard<\/a> &#8211; a half hourly bus service runs here from Taunton (Monday to Saturday) to start your journey<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk\/railway\/stations\/crowcombe-heathfield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crowcome Heathfield<\/a> &#8211; the location of filming for the Beatles &#8220;A Hard Days Night&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk\/railway\/stations\/stogumber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stogumber<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; a thriving, picturesque village\u00a0set in a valley between the Quantock and Brendon Hills.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk\/railway\/stations\/williton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Williton<\/a> &#8211; town with various shops and conveniences<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk\/railway\/stations\/doniford-halt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doniford Halt<\/a> &#8211; sit on this pretty little platform with heritage &#8216;pagoda&#8217; waiting room and views<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk\/railway\/stations\/watchet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watchet <\/a>&#8211; dating back to Saxon times, wander narrow streets to museums pubs and shops<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk\/railway\/stations\/washford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washford<\/a> &#8211; alight here for Cleeve Abbey or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torrecider.co.uk\/\">Torre Cider Farm<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk\/railway\/stations\/blue-anchor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Anchor<\/a> &#8211; walk the spacious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/blue-anchor-beach\/\">Blue Anchor Beach<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk\/railway\/stations\/dunster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dunster<\/a> &#8211; medieval village there are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/dunster\/\">Things to Do in Dunster<\/a>,\u00a0 also see the impressive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/dunster-castle\/\">Dunster Castle, Grounds and Watermill.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk\/railway\/stations\/minehead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minehead<\/a> &#8211; final stop, there are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do-in-minehead\/\">Things to Do in Minehead<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>West Somerset Railway Events<\/h2>\n<p>The West Somerset Railway put on various events throughout the year. From The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/40s-weekend-west-somerset-railway\/\">40&#8217;s Weekend<\/a>, The Flying Scotsman, to Galas, Catering Specials, Driver Experiences and special Children&#8217;s Events, there&#8217;s something for everyone. Try the Cheese and Cider Lunchtime Special or Murder Mystery Special<\/p>\n<p>Browse the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">West Somerset Railway official website<\/a> for more information on upcoming events, specials and what to expect.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>West Somerset Railway Prices<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/newsletter-button-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/newsletter-button-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/newsletter-button-1-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/newsletter-button-1-768x107.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>See here for more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk\/prices\">details on prices, bookings and other passes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>West Somerset Railway Map<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2081 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/west-somerset-railway-map-1024x578.png\" alt=\"Image\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/west-somerset-railway-map-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/west-somerset-railway-map-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/west-somerset-railway-map-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/west-somerset-railway-map.png 1103w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Other posts you may be interested in;<\/h2>\n<div class=\"csRow\">\n<div class=\"csColumnGap\" style=\"margin: 0px; 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padding: 0px; float: left; width: 1.56%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/advanced-wp-columns\/assets\/js\/plugins\/views\/img\/1x1-pixel.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"csColumn\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; float: left; width: 23%;\" data-csstartpoint=\"723.75\" data-csendpoint=\"945\" data-cswidth=\"23.0%\" data-csid=\"4d15a74a-619e-01d9-a291-20c490aa9f26\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_1559\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 300px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/rainy-day-things\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1559 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dog-in-wellies-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dog-in-wellies-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dog-in-wellies-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dog-in-wellies-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dog-in-wellies.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/rainy-day-things\/\">Top 10 Rainy Day Things to Do on Exmoor<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1089\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 300px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1089 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/valley-of-the-rocks-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/\">Best of Exmoor Blog Home Page | Things to Do on Exmoor<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"csColumnGap\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; float: left; width: 1.56%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/advanced-wp-columns\/assets\/js\/plugins\/views\/img\/1x1-pixel.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; float: none; display: block; visibility: hidden; width: 0px; font-size: 0px; line-height: 0;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Exmoor Holiday Cottages<\/h2>\n<div class=\"csRow\">\n<div class=\"csColumnGap\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; float: left; width: 1.56%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/advanced-wp-columns\/assets\/js\/plugins\/views\/img\/1x1-pixel.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; float: none; display: block; visibility: hidden; width: 0px; font-size: 0px; line-height: 0;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you are looking for self-catering accommodation across West Somerset or Devon we have the best selection of holiday cottages on Exmoor. 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padding: 0px; float: left; width: 1.56%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/advanced-wp-columns\/assets\/js\/plugins\/views\/img\/1x1-pixel.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"csColumn\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; float: left; width: 23%;\" data-csstartpoint=\"723.75\" data-csendpoint=\"945\" data-cswidth=\"23.0%\" data-csid=\"5d25db7c-fd65-79c5-bd37-66ade305ab9d\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_417\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 300px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/affiliates\/idevaffiliate.php?id=100&amp;url=453\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-417 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/priory-cottage-dunster-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/priory-cottage-dunster-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/priory-cottage-dunster-2.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/affiliates\/idevaffiliate.php?id=100&amp;url=453\">Cottages in Dunster<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"csColumnGap\" style=\"margin: 0px; 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