Heritage railways · South West England
West Somerset Railway
Also known as: Minehead 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
- Washford · 1.4 km
- Family-friendly
About
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom — a preserved or volunteer-run line carrying tourist services. Also known as: Minehead Railway. Coordinates: 51.1696°, -3.3545°.
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Place summary
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway located in South-West England, specifically in the parish of Old Cleeve, postcode TA23. Originally known as the Minehead Railway, it operates a scenic route through the Somerset countryside, preserving historical railway heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1696, -3.3545
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Old Cleeve
- Postcode
- TA23 0JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Washford — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: w583834238 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Somerset Railway?
- West Somerset Railway is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.1696°, -3.3545°. The nearest railway station is Washford, around 1.4 km away.