# East Somerset Railway

> Family Attraction through the Mendip countryside The East Somerset Railway is a preserved Steam Railway running through the Mendip countryside near Shepton Mallet in Somerset, UK. You can enjoy a meal on the Mendip Belle Wine & Dine trains, try driving a steam engine or visit one of our events.

Enjoy East Somerset Railway's 5 mile round journey through the Mendip that is rolling countryside. Ride the train, take a look around and again drive the train, your admission allows you to drive more often than once. Find out more about the relative line once you look at the museum. The sign box is available most weekends. You will find volunteer staff who're very knowledgeable and will give you most of the help you need and responses to any concern you may also have.You can explore the motor shed to see a variety of Steam Engines, and view the volunteers into the workshop as they restore either a locomotive or some of the carriages. You are able to drive a engine that is light a fiver on specific times, see their site for more details. For a donation that is tiny can ride the miniature railway also staffed by volunteers.The Day Out With Thomas event is an all inclusive occasion, you will be here for hours, you are able to drive Thomas more than once, with roundabout rides, bouncy castle, face artwork, Punch and Judy, Sir Topham Hat and far much more.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Shepton Mallet, Mendip, England
- Area guide: [Shepton Mallet](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/shepton-mallet)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, https://eastsomersetrailway.com/, or call +441749880417
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Oq50Oc2mDFJu/east-somerset-railway

## Activities

- Railway and Transport Attractions
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Accessible
- Family

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## Questions and answers

### Where is East Somerset Railway?

East Somerset Railway is in Shepton Mallet, Mendip.

### What activities does East Somerset Railway offer?

East Somerset Railway lists Railway and Transport Attractions, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does East Somerset Railway have?

East Somerset Railway lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near East Somerset Railway?

Experiences listed near East Somerset Railway on HolidayFox include Hullabaloo Soft Play Centre, Shepton Mallet Lido, Nunney Castle, Indigo Archery Ltd and Walled Garden at Mells.

### How do I book East Somerset Railway?

East Somerset Railway doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, https://eastsomersetrailway.com/, or call +441749880417.


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