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Somerset & Dorset Railway Museum

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Somerset & Dorset Railway Museum
Washford
Washford, Nr Watchet
Somerset
TA23 0PP
Tel: +44 01984 640869
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A collection of memorabilia pertaining to the Somerset and Dorset Railway. The trust consists of over 900 members, and was founded in c1966, the year of the railway's closure. The Trust is based at Washford, where a museum has been formed in the station building, with a large, purpose-built shed housing items of railway stock. There are also larger exhibits around the sidings.

Opening Times

Open All Year

2008 - Opening 08/03/2008 - 09/03/2008

Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

2008 - Opening 03/05/2008 - 04/05/2008

Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

2008 - Opening 24/05/2008 - 05/10/2008

Monday 10:00 - 17:00

Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday 10:00 - 17:00

Friday 10:00 - 17:00

Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00

2008 - Opening 25/10/2008 - 26/10/2008

Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

2008 - Opening 27/12/2008 - 28/12/2008

Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Museum Only- Familyfrom £5.00
Museum Only - Adultfrom £2.00
Museum Only- Childfrom £1.00

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Public Transport Directions

Bus/Route No: 38, 28

Route Description: 28 Taunton - Minehead (daily)
38 Watchet - Porlock (Mon-Sat, not public holidays)
Proximity to Bus Stop: 3 minute walk
Disability access: 28 Yes

Nearest station is Washford.
Nearest mainline station is Taunton.

 Facilities

  • Out of Hours Visits

Provider Preferences

  • Village Location

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Catering

  • Picnic Site

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

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