Heritage railways · South West England
West Somerset Railway
In or near Tolland.
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — 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
- Stogumber · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
About
West Somerset Railway is a place of interest in South-West England. The site is within the Quantock Hills National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stogumber, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area TA4.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Quantock Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway located in Stogumber, South-West England. It operates within the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The railway offers a glimpse into the region's transport history amidst scenic landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1352, -3.2781
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Stogumber
- Postcode
- TA4 3TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Stogumber — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: w150634160 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Somerset Railway?
- West Somerset Railway is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA4 3TW), in the parish of Stogumber.
- 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 Stogumber, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA4 3TW.
- Is West Somerset Railway a protected site?
- Yes — West Somerset Railway is part of the Quantock Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to West Somerset Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Stogumber, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA4 3TW.