Museums · South West England
Midsomer Norton railway station
In or near Coleford.
Midsomer Norton railway station — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton · 0.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Midsomer Norton railway station is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Midsomer Norton railway station is a museum located in South-East England. It features a preserved railway station that showcases the history of rail transport in the region. The station is part of the Midsomer Norton and Radstock Railway, which highlights the significance of the local railway heritage.
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Background
History
The station was part of the Somerset and Dorset Railway's extension from Evercreech Junction railway station to Bath. It opened on 20 July 1874. The Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway was nationalised in 1948 and became part of the Southern Region of British Railways. The S&DJR station was on a fairly steep slope which took the railway up from the valley floor at Radstock into the Mendip Hills, heading south to the summit of the line at Masbury. It had extensive gardens which were cultivated by the station staff and won many prizes. The station was mentioned in 1964 in the song "Slow Train" by Flanders and Swann. It was closed in 1966, with the closure of the Somerset and Dorset Joint…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2809, -2.4828
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Midsomer Norton
- Postcode
- BA3 2EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton — 0 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Midsomer Norton railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Midsomer Norton railway station?
- Midsomer Norton railway station is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA3 2EY), in the parish of Midsomer Norton.
- What is Midsomer Norton railway station?
- Midsomer Norton railway station — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Midsomer Norton railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA3 2EY.
- Who owns Midsomer Norton railway station?
- Midsomer Norton railway station is owned by Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.
- How do I get to Midsomer Norton railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA3 2EY.