Somerset Museums

The train journey is approximately 40 minutes over our 5 mile round trip. You are welcome to ride as many times as you like on your visit - subject to availability of seats. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and social distancing, pre booking is now essential to guarantee a place on the train of your choice.

We are one of very few steam railways where you can visit our engine shed and workshop to see restoration in progress carried out by our skilled bunch of volunteers

We have a newly refurbished museum, waiting room and ticket office. There is also the David Shepherd Discovery Centre on our restored second platform. Find out about the history of our railway and the life of the world famous wildlife artist whose vision for the railway made it what it is today.

The signal box and miniature railway are also open on specific days – please see our website for details.

 We have a well stocked shop and the Whistlestop Café serves a great range of food and drink. You are also able to take afternoon tea on our Mendip Belle coach on certain days – pre-booking essential.

We have a large, free car park with disabled spaces There is ramp access to the platform and wheelchair accessible seating on the train. We are working towards becoming dementia friendly across the whole site. We welcome dogs, which travel free.

Our friendly staff and volunteers are always available to assist in any way.