Heritage railways · South West England
West Somerset Railway
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Stogumber · 1.3 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 1.3 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 South-West England, specifically in the parish of Bicknoller (postcode TA4). It operates within the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Quantock Hills.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1388, -3.2802
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Bicknoller
- Postcode
- TA4 4EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Stogumber — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: w150634162 (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 4EU), in the parish of Bicknoller.
- 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 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA4 4EU.