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 · 1.3 km
- Family-friendly
About
West Somerset Railway is a place of interest in South-West England. Built or established in 1860, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Washford, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area TA24.
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Place summary
West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway located in South-West England, specifically in Old Cleeve, postcode TA24. Established in 1860 during the Victorian era, it is also known as the Minehead Railway.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1675, -3.3855
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Old Cleeve
- Postcode
- TA24 6HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Established
- 1860
- Nearest railway station
- Washford — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: w150513281 (ODbL)
- commons: Black Monkey Bridge (2020-09-15) 03.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Somerset Railway?
- West Somerset Railway is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 6HT), in the parish of Old Cleeve.
- When was West Somerset Railway built?
- Built or established in 1860.
- How do I get to West Somerset Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Washford, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 6HT.