Heritage railways · South West England
West Somerset Railway
Also known as: Minehead Railway
In or near Dunster.
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Dunster · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
About
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom — a preserved or volunteer-run line carrying tourist services. Also known as: Minehead Railway. Coordinates: 51.1883°, -3.4276°.
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Place summary
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway located in South-West England, specifically in the parish of Dunster. Also known as the Minehead Railway, it showcases historical steam and diesel locomotives along its scenic route.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1883, -3.4276
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Dunster
- Postcode
- TA24 6PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Dunster — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: w198571905 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
River Avill
Museums · 0.4 km
Dunster Beach
Beaches · 0.8 km
Old Marsh Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Post-medieval pottery kiln 360m NNE of the Castle
Castles · 1.1 km
Conygar Tower
Follies · 1.2 km
Luttrell Arms
Historic pubs · 1.2 km
West Somerset Railway
Heritage railways · 1.2 km
West Somerset Railway
Heritage railways · 1.2 km
Cobblestones
Cafés · 1.2 km
Yarn Market, Dunster
Mines & mining heritage · 1.2 km
Yarn Market
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Castle Coffee House
Cafés · 1.3 km
Nearby
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River Avill
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Dunster Beach
Dunster Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Old Marsh Bridge
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Post-medieval pottery kiln 360m NNE of the Castle
Post-medieval pottery kiln 360m NNE of the Castle — castle in Dunster, Somerset, England, UK.
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Luttrell Arms
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Where to eat & stay near West Somerset Railway
Places to stay
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The Olde House
The Olde House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Dunster Castle Hotel
The Dunster Castle Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
Stags Head Inn
Stags Head Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Exmoor House
Exmoor House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Hoburne Holiday Park
Hoburne Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Minehead
YHA Minehead — a hostel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
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Luttrell Arms
Luttrell Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7📷 7Cafés · South West England
Castle Coffee House
Castle Coffee House — a café in england south west.
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The Butchers Arms
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Queens Hall, Minehead
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Somerset Railway?
- West Somerset Railway is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 6PL), in the parish of Dunster.
- What is West Somerset Railway?
- West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Somerset Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Dunster, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 6PL.
- How do I get to West Somerset Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Dunster, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 6PL.