Rail 200 Gala: Somerset and Dorset Railway

Somerset & Dorset Railway

Available from 28 September 2025 to 28 September 2025

Book now from £12.00

What else is on at Somerset & Dorset Railway?

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!

Somerset and Dorset Railway: Rail 200 Gala

  • Date: 28th September 2025
  • 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 the Rail 200 Gala?

Railway 200 marks the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, with events happening across Britain throughout 2025 - and you're invited to celebrate 200 years of Rail Travel this year at 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!

  • Special Guest Locomotives: Featuring iconic engines, including LSWR T3 class No. 563
  • Home-Fleet Locomotives: See the railway’s own historic engines in action
  • Guided Tours: Learn about the Somerset & Dorset Railway’s rich history
  • Brake Van Rides: Experience railway travel from a unique perspective
  • Unlimited Travel: Hop on and off trains all day long and celebrate Rail 200!
  • ...and more to come! Don't forget to check back for updates!

Book Somerset and Dorset Railway tickets for some of the best railway experiences in Somerset!

Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust

Silver St,
Midsomer Norton,
BA3 2EY
Show on Google Maps

How to find us

Address: Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust, Silver St, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY

What3Words: exacted.cascaded.tricky

  • 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.