Heritage railways · South West England
West Somerset Railway
In or near Treborough.
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
- Doniford Halt · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
About
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom — a preserved or volunteer-run line carrying tourist services. Coordinates: 51.1751°, -3.3101°.
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Place summary
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway located in South-West England, specifically in the parish of Watchet. It operates along a scenic route and is notable for being the longest heritage railway in the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1751, -3.3101
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Watchet
- Postcode
- TA23 0TS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Doniford Halt — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: w28614272 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Doniford Road
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Doniford Farm Park
Parks · 0.5 km
Helwell Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Doniford Bay Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.0 km
Watchet
Museums · 1.1 km
Five Bells Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Williton
Museums · 1.2 km
Watchet War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Arden Cottage
B&Bs · 1.5 km
Watchet Boat Museum
Museums · 1.5 km
Watchet railway station
Museums · 1.5 km
Swain Street
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
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Watchet
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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West Somerset Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Somerset Railway?
- West Somerset Railway is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA23 0TS), in the parish of Watchet.
- 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 Doniford Halt, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA23 0TS.
- How do I get to West Somerset Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Doniford Halt, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA23 0TS.