Somerset & Dorset Railway
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Book Somerset and Dorset Railway tickets for some of the best railway experiences in Somerset and Dorset
Head to Midsomer Norton and spend the day surrounded by incredible locomotives, fascinating history and charming Mendip scenery at Somerset and Dorset Railway!
Midsomer Norton: Somerset and Dorset Railway
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages! Under 4's go FREE!
- Duration: Varies
- Location: Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust, Silver St, Midsomer Norton, South Station, BA3 2EY
What's On at Somerset and Dorset Railway?
Packed into a one-mile section on a charismatic railway with a remarkable history, get ready to experience an original Victorian Railway station, painstakingly restored by the teams group of fantastic volunteers!
With the aim of replicating the station as it was in the 1950's, you'll enjoy vintage trains, historic railway tracks, a visit to the fascinating museum and so much more.
- Enjoy two panoramic viewpoints with stunning views of the Mendips
- Enjoy a ride on vintage trains along a restored section of the historic railway
- Visit the historic station building and retail shop, where you can pick up tickets, momentos and souvenirs!
- Stroll past the Goods Shed and see where much of the restoration work takes place
- Head to the Buffet Carriage and enjoy refreshments on the patio outside
- Admire several beautiful gardens surrounding the station
- Take a peek in the S&D Emporium, a former car-carrying vehicle which now houses Secondhand & Donated books, model railway items and more
- See the incredibly-detailed working model railway which features Midsomer Norton South Station and Norton Hill Colliery
- Visit the Museum in the former railway stables and discover the world of steam engines, locomotives and world war exhibits
- Marvel at the World War II Anderson Shelter, used as a refuge from air raids!
- Head to the World War II Type 24 Pill Box, housing the smallest museum in the country
- See remarkable technology dating back to the Victorian era
- Watch the trains arrive and depart from the Garden Area and Viewing Platform
Book Somerset and Dorset Railway tickets for some of the best railway experiences in Somerset!
Spring Gala 2025: Somerset and Dorset Railway
Enjoy the chance to ride a variety of trains from Somerset and Dorset Railway station, with journeys beginning at 10am! 26th May 2025
Rail 200 Gala: Somerset and Dorset Railway
Enjoy a day filled with exclusive events as you pay homage to the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway in September 1825 at Rail 200 Gala!
Midsomer Summer Fun Day: Somerset and Dorset Railway
Get ready to relive the golden era of railway seaside excursions at Somerset & Dorset Railway's Midsomer Summer Fun Day! Suitable for all ages
Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust
Silver Street,
Midsomer Norton,
BA3 2EY
How to find us
Address: Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust, Silver St, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Dog-friendly: Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
- Food and drink
- Parking
Yes, Somerset and Dorset Railway is wheelchair accessible. There are ramps to enable wheelchair users to gain access to the trains.
Visitors of all ages are welcome to visit Somerset and Dorset Railway!
- Child's tickets are for those aged 4-16
- Under 4's travel FREE!
There is a range of food and drink available at Somerset and Dorset Railway!
In the station buffet coach - RMB - you can look forward to treating yourself to a range of food and drink, both hot and cold.
Dogs are welcome on the station premises and on trains on most days.
- Dogs must be kept on leads at all times
Santa Specials and Real Ale Trains do not permit dogs onboard.