Heritage railways · South West England
West Somerset Railway
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Doniford Halt · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
About
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom — a preserved or volunteer-run line carrying tourist services. Coordinates: 51.1751°, -3.3101°.
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Place summary
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway located in South-West England, specifically in the parish of Watchet. It operates along a scenic route and is notable for being the longest heritage railway in the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1751, -3.3101
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Watchet
- Postcode
- TA23 0TS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Doniford Halt — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: w28614272 (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 51.1751°, -3.3101°. The nearest railway station is Doniford Halt, around 0.4 km away.