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East Somerset Railway
Address:
East Somerset Railway
Cranmore Station
Cranmore
Somerset
BA4 4QP
Tel: 01749 880417
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WHAT TO SEE ON YOUR VISIT
Ø Go on a steam train ride
Ø Visit the engine sheds to see how we look after our locomotives
Ø Find out about the 150th years of the East Somerset Railway in our museum
Ø Take a wildlife walk alongside the track to see what you can find.
Ø Buy a single ticket and walk back through the rolling countryside
Ø Step into the signal box (open most weekends) to watch the signalman at work
Ø See David Shepherd’s renowned wildlife and railway pictures in our Art Gallery
Ø Browse in our well stocked shop for books, gifts, toys, ice creams and a range of “Thomas the Tank Engine” merchandise
Ø Enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in our Whistlestop Café
Ø Let off steam in our children’s playground and picnic area
Opening Times
Open All Year
Opening - 2008 01/03/2008 - 31/12/2008
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:30 - 14:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 14:00
Thursday 09:30 - 14:00
Friday 09:30 - 14:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family Season Ticket | £75.00 per ticket |
| Adult Season Ticket | £25.00 per ticket |
| Family Standard Day Rover | £19.00 per ticket |
| Concession Season Ticket | £18.00 per ticket |
| Child Season Ticket | £15.00 per ticket |
| Adult Standard Day Rover | £6.50 per ticket |
| Concession Standard Day Rover | £5.50 per ticket |
| Adult Standard Single | £5.00 per ticket |
| Child Standard Day Rover | £4.50 per ticket |
| Concession Standard Single | £4.00 per ticket |
| Child Standard Single | £3.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A361. Three miles from Shepton Mallet or 8 miles from Frome on A361. Signposted from the main road into Cranmore village. Before railway bridge turn right into station car park.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Frome.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted - Not in restaurant.
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Coach Parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - On steam days, snacks, hot food, sandwiches.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 200
- Min group size - 20
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities - by arrangement
- Dogs Accepted
- Event Venue - Able to accommodate rallies and host events.
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Family Fun - Thomas the Tank Engine special events
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families - Santa specials in December
- Marketed towards senior citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008