# West Somerset Railway

> The longest Heritage Railway in England. West Somerset Railway offers 20 miles of heritage railway through stunning Somerset countryside and coast.

The western Somerset Railway has plenty of brand new things on offer including the launch of an 'Augmented Reality Heritage Hunter' App which is offered to download at no cost for iOS and Android. Mix technology that is new a household history day trip researching the railway and solving the clues inside our augmented reality Treasure Hunt.New events include St. George's Day Lunchtime Special, Ladies' Day, Bowlore Medieval Encampment, Halloween Ghost Trains.To enhance the visitor experience the railway is buying the introduction of second wheelchair available 'standard' coach and new client railway client toilets at Minehead Station.The key word is 'Family' and with this thought they will have verified the meet and greet days so that you can see on line: enjoy unique themed events, meet life size characters and more activities besides!

- Type: Experience
- Location: Minehead, West Somerset, England
- Area guide: [Somerset](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/somerset)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/, or call +441643704996
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xb9YAXGe5DVW/west-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

## Nearby stays

- [Porlock Vale Campsite](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-pgLLQ4tCNX2Z/porlock-vale-campsite)
- [Exmoor Camping Barn](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-LIOLZsITQuJR/exmoor-camping-barn)
- [The Heart of Exmoor](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-eoCNjFT250-A/the-heart-of-exmoor)
- [Wimbleball Holidays](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-bVYzsZkTEVD4/wimbleball-holidays)
- [Acorn Camping and Caravan Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-t-AqeMSX8JiD/acorn-camping-and-caravan-park)

All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xb9YAXGe5DVW/west-somerset-railway/near-by-accommodations.md

## Nearby things to do

- [Channel Adventure Minehead](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-6ZsIDbaYZfnX/channel-adventure-minehead)
- [Minehead Eye](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-AmY3pzqhvVOk/minehead-eye)
- [England Coast Path National Trail](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-cIvAItKbFjTH/england-coast-path-national-trail)
- [West Somerset College Community Sports and Leisure Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-rEKWQLXen9yw/west-somerset-college-community-sports-and-leisure-centre)
- [Steam Coast Trail](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-BsuW7bZNA16x/steam-coast-trail)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xb9YAXGe5DVW/west-somerset-railway/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is West Somerset Railway?

West Somerset Railway is in Minehead, West Somerset.

### What activities does West Somerset Railway offer?

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

### What facilities does West Somerset Railway have?

West 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 West Somerset Railway?

Experiences listed near West Somerset Railway on HolidayFox include Channel Adventure Minehead, Minehead Eye, England Coast Path National Trail, West Somerset College Community Sports and Leisure Centre and Steam Coast Trail.

### How do I book West Somerset Railway?

West Somerset Railway doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/, or call +441643704996.


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