Museums · South West England
Gauge Museum Blue Anchor
In or near Dunster.
Gauge Museum Blue Anchor — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Stephen Craven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Blue Anchor · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gauge Museum Blue Anchor is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Gauge Museum Blue Anchor is themed around the Great Western Railway and features a variety of artefacts on display. It has undergone extensive refurbishment and reopened in 2025, welcoming all visitors.
Place summary
Gauge Museum Blue Anchor is a museum located in South-West England. It focuses on the history of railways and transport within the region. The museum showcases a variety of exhibits, appealing to those with an interest in the evolution of transportation.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1816, -3.4008
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Carhampton
- Postcode
- TA24 6LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Blue Anchor — 0 km
- Official site
- www.wsrht.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/666278229 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gauge Museum Blue Anchor?
- Gauge Museum Blue Anchor is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 6LD), in the parish of Carhampton.
- What is Gauge Museum Blue Anchor?
- Gauge Museum Blue Anchor — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gauge Museum Blue Anchor?
- The nearest railway station is Blue Anchor, about 0.0 km away. The nearest town is Dunster. Drivers can use postcode TA24 6LD.
- Is Gauge Museum Blue Anchor free to visit?
- Yes, Gauge Museum Blue Anchor is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gauge Museum Blue Anchor?
- The nearest railway station is Blue Anchor, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 6LD.