East Somerset Railway
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Overview
Steam through the rolling Mendip countryside on a day out at The East Somerset Railway. Take a ride on one of the steam trains and travel back in time. There are plenty of events throughout the year from Easter to October, Santa Specials and Enthusiast Gala Weekends, as well as Sunday lunch and cream tea services on the Luxury Mendip Belle.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Mar-Oct, wknds & BHs 10-4.30; plus Wed-Thu/Fri during summer hols. Dec for Santa Specials
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
Somerset remains rural and unspoiled, and ever popular areas to visit are the limestone and red sandstone Mendip Hills rising to over 1,000 feet, and by complete contrast, to the south and southwest, the flat landscape of the Somerset Levels. Another popular spot, the Quantocks, once the haunt of poets Coleridge and Wordsworth, are noted for their gentle slopes, heather-covered moorland expanses and red deer.
Nearby places to stay
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Nearby places to stay
Longbridge House Bed & Breakfast
Guests who enjoy staying in a place with plenty of interesting history will love this building – it is where the Duke of Monmouth is reputed to have stayed in 1685, before and after th...
The Oakhill Inn
A welcoming country inn, offering warm hospitality, locally sourced food and a wide selection of fine ales from local microbreweries. The comfortable bedrooms include luxuries such as E...
The Old Milking Parlour
A barn conversion high in the Mendips, with stunning views across the Somerset Levels to Glastonbury Tor, just over ten miles away. There are plenty of good walking and cycling routes, ...
The Old Milking Parlour
A barn conversion high in the Mendips, with stunning views across the Somerset Levels to Glastonbury Tor, just over ten miles away. There are plenty of good walking and cycling routes, ...
Tor View Shepherds Huts
From a glorious position high in the Mendip Hills, Tor View Shepherds Huts command a stunning vista of rural Somerset. The surprisingly spacious shepherd’s huts are lovingly handcrafted...
The Holcombe
Dating back to the 16th century, The Holcombe has views towards Downside Abbey. The attentive owners and pleasant staff create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Bedrooms are individual...
The Dovecote
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Valley View
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