The West Somerset Railway is 20 miles of preserved steam railway. Miles of beautiful countryside are passed by the line which stretches from Bishops Lydeard to the coastal town of Minehead.

The West Somerset Railway was designed by Ismbard Kingdom Brunel but he died before he saw the project completed.

Watchet is one of 10 stations along the West Somerset Railway which is conviently close to the town centre. The railway which attracts 200,000 visitors a year is highly reccomended as part of any trip to the area.

You'll be charmed by the relaxed pace of the trains through the beautiful surroundings.

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