Somerset and Dorset Railway

Heritage railway, returning a section of passenger-carrying Somerset & Dorset Railway to working order . Train rides not yet available, but anticipated by start of 2008/9 season. Restored station, relaid track, demonstration trains running. Restoring, stable block - for a museum. World War II pillbox, goods shed. Open Sundays & Mondays throughout the year for visits 10am - 4pm. Station shop & buffet car open, subject to availability.

Opening Times

2008 Opening 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Road Directions

From Bath centre take A367 Wells Road to Radstock. Stay on A367 to Shepton Mallet, after Fish & Chip Shop on right with large forecourt, take next right into Charlton Road (just before roundabout). Follow Charlton Road to its end at a T-junction; the station is in front of you.

Public Transport Directions

By bus from Bath City Centre. First Services 173, 178, 184, 176. 175, 778 from Bus Station. Alight in Midsomer Norton outside Norton Hill School in Charlton Road, walk downhill in direction of bus travel 200 yards to station at road junction.

 Facilities

• Gift Shop
• Out of Hours Visits

Provider Preferences

• Indoor Attraction
• No Smoking Attraction
• Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

• Accept Children Over 3
• Accessible to Wheelchair Users
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• On Bus Route
• Ramp/Level Access

Parking & Transport

• Car parking
• On site parking

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant

Payment Methods

• Groups Accepted
• Open by appointment outside normal opening times

Establishment Features

• Dogs Accepted
• Toilets

Specialist Features

• Marketed towards families