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
- Washford · 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: 51.1626°, -3.3822°.
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Place summary
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway located in South-West England, primarily serving the parish of Old Cleeve. It is also known as the Minehead Railway and offers a glimpse into the region's railway history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1626, -3.3822
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Old Cleeve
- Postcode
- TA24 6HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Washford — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: w28614480 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Old Cleeve War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
West Somerset Railway
Heritage railways · 0.6 km
Claydowns Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.7 km
St Andrew's Church
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Washford railway station
Museums · 0.9 km
Clyden's Cross, Prayer Cross (remains)
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Washford
Museums · 1.2 km
West Somerset Railway
Heritage railways · 1.2 km
West Somerset Mineral Railway
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Cleeve Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 1.5 km
Cleeve Abbey
Cathedrals · 1.5 km
West Somerset Mineral Railway
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Old Cleeve War Memorial
Old Cleeve War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
West Somerset Railway
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Claydowns Hill
Claydowns Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 4Historic churches · South West England
St Andrew's Church
St Andrew's Church — church in Old Cleeve, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Washford railway station
Washford railway station is a station on the West Somerset Railway, a heritage railway in England. The station is situated in the village of Washford, which is itself within the civil parish of Old C
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Clyden's Cross, Prayer Cross (remains)
Clyden's Cross, Prayer Cross (remains) — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near West Somerset Railway
Places to stay
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Hoburne Holiday Park
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Warren Farm Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Warren Bay Holliday Village
Warren Bay Holliday Village — a campsite in england south west.
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Dunster Castle Hotel
The Dunster Castle Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
The Olde House
The Olde House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Butchers Arms
The Butchers Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
West Somerset Hotel
West Somerset Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Cafés · South West England
Castle Coffee House
Castle Coffee House — a café in england south west.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Somerset Railway?
- West Somerset Railway is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 6HG), in the parish of Old Cleeve.
- 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 Washford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 6HG.
- How do I get to West Somerset Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Washford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 6HG.