Heritage railways · South West England
East Somerset Railway
In or near Milton Clevedon.
East Somerset Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Cranmore · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The East Somerset Railway is located near the Cranmore railway station, just 0.1 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is BA4 4QP. Entry details are not provided, so please check in advance for any fees, and accessibility information is not specified.
About
East Somerset Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom — a preserved or volunteer-run line carrying tourist services. Coordinates: 51.1849°, -2.4783°.
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Official information
East Somerset Railway is a friendly steam railway offering train rides and various events throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy a range of experiences, including themed train rides and a museum showcasing railway memorabilia.
From the Wikipedia article
The East Somerset Railway is a 1 mi 63 ch (2.9 km) heritage railway in Somerset, running between Cranmore and Mendip Vale. The railway was once part of the former Cheddar Valley line that ran from Witham to Yatton, meeting the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway at Wells but was considered for closure even before the publication of 'The Reshaping of British Railways' by Dr Richard Beeching in March 1963.
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Background
History
| type = Act | parliament = Parliament of the United Kingdom | long_title = An Act to authorize the East Somerset Railway Company to extend their Railway from Shepton Mallett to Wells. | year = 1857 | citation = 20 & 21 Vict. c. cv | introduced_commons = | introduced_lords = | territorial_extent = | royal_assent = 27 July 1857 | commencement = | expiry_date = | repeal_date = | amends = | replaces = | amendments = | repealing_legislation = | related_legislation = | status = | legislation_history = | theyworkforyou = | millbankhansard = | original_text = https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukla/Vict/20-21/105/pdfs/ukla_18570105_en.pdf | revised_text = | use_new_UK-LEG = | UK-LEG_title = |…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1849, -2.4783
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Cranmore
- Postcode
- BA4 4QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Phone
- 01749 880417
- Nearest railway station
- Cranmore — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Wednesday, Thursday and weekends; check timetable for dates.
- Official site
- www.eastsomersetrailway.com
Sources
- osm: w125667838 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: East Somerset Railway (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Somerset Railway?
- East Somerset Railway is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA4 4QP), in the parish of Cranmore.
- What is East Somerset Railway?
- East Somerset Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Somerset Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Cranmore, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA4 4QP.
- Who owns East Somerset Railway?
- East Somerset Railway is owned by | stations =.
- How do I get to East Somerset Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Cranmore, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA4 4QP.