Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust
Watchet, Somerset and Bristol
About Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust
The Museum contains nostalgic relics from the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway which used to run from Bath to Bournemouth, with all finally closing in 1966.
It's a charmingly atmospheric facility with masses of railway related exhibits and artefacts and a huge collection of rolling stock and steam locomotives from throughout the years.
You can learn about the quirky old station names of bygone days and explore the evocative galleries filled with name-boards, lamps, tools, signalling equipment, tickets, photographs, handbills and more besides.
Although it's fairly formal and educational, kids are warmly welcomed and they can step back in time and hand operate the levers in the reconstructed Midford Signal Box.
All in all it's a great trip for kids already interested in trains, but not necessarily the place to ignite the interest in the uninitiated: there are no operating train rides for example. However it's volunteer run so your proper little chuffers will have someone enthusiastic to quiz on all things rail!
Opening Times
Monday 13:00 - 17:00
Tuesday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturdays 09:00 - 13:00
Pricing & Tickets
Adults: £2
Child: £1
Family: £5
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Contact Details
The Railway Station, Washford
Watchet
Somerset and Bristol
TA23 0PP
England
Tel: 01984 40869
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