Steam through the rolling Mendip countryside on a day out at the East Somerset Railway. Why not take a ride on one of our steam trains on the five mile …
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May 17, 2025
A nostalgic and interesting look around the engine shed & museum. Great for any rail enthusiast. Cream tea was okay. The actual train ride is only a 10 minute 2.5 mile really slow journey up a straig…Full review by Bob A
May 4, 2025
What a fantastic day ...all staff are so passionate about the railway ...was really nice to see the youngsters also enjoying helping out in the sheds and on the train .a lovely shop .cafe and museums…Full review by paul g
Apr 10, 2025
Friendly staff. A steam train was running on the day. The train journey is short, although we did two trips, as the ticket is valid all day. Wandered through the sidings and loco shed, for a picnic …Full review by Veggypatch
Hi I have received a gift voucher for Christmas and I don't understand where the train goes. How long and how far are the trips? Also I have two dogs, are they allowed on the train?
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Hello There I am so sorry for the very late response, I obviously missed it when you first posted it. The line is 2.5 miles long and the return journey takes approximately 40 minutes. It …
Hello There I am so sorry for the very late response, I obviously missed it when you first posted it. The line is 2.5 miles long and the return journey takes approximately 40 minutes. It starts at Cranmore and goes to Mendip Vale where you can get out and look at the train being uncoupled and run round a great photo opportunity. There are no shops or cafe at Mendip Vale. Dogs are welcome to travel on the train free of charge as long as they are kept on a lead and kept off the seats. If your voucher is for a steam train ride only then you don't need to book in advance just turn up when we are in steam and take your voucher to the ticket office where we will exchange it for one of our day rover tickets. For more information please see our website.
Could you please advise as to whether this train trip is suitable for disabled persons? I.e. access/ toilets/ cafe.. Thank-you..
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There was a party of physically challenged people when we visited and they were accommodated in the guard van which has bench seats for attendants. I believe they had a …
There was a party of physically challenged people when we visited and they were accommodated in the guard van which has bench seats for attendants. I believe they had a happy experience.
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