WELCOME TO THE EAST SOMERSET RAILWAY

The 2021 timetable is now published

(subject to any Covid restrictions which may be in place)

Our standard service will be running every weekend from Saturday March 13th as well as Wednesdays and Thursdays in the height of the season. We will hopefully be running some special events next year including childrens' characters and our August Bank Holiday 'The Way We Were'. We will publish details as soon as we are able.

Our 2021 Steam Gala will take place on the weekend of April 24th and 25th

Ideally, all tickets should be booked in advance to guarantee a seat - although you are welcome to just turn up.

We look forward to seeing you in 2021.

Our office and phone lines will be closed during the period of lockdown.

Please contact us via e-mail - [email protected]

Visitor information Covid-19

Visit our shop for a great range of books, gifts and souvenirs

visit our whistlestop cafe for hot and cold drinks, meals and snacks.

whistlestop cafe

Trains next run on

13 Mar 21

Steam Train (Standard Timetable)

11.00
12.30
14.00
15.30

14 Mar 21

Steam Train (Standard Timetable)

11.00
12.30
14.00
15.30

View Full Timetable

What's On

the refurbished waiting room ESR

What's new for 2021

Experiences

School Visits - East Somerset Railway

Schools

Bring history to life with our Evacuee Experience or general School Visit.

River with the red flag

Children at the East Somerset Railway

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ESR SURVIVAL FUND

ESR SURVIVAL FUND

Coronavirus has had a devasting effect on our income - your generosity is SO appreciated.

Group Visits - East Somerset Railway

Groups

We happily welcome groups for Day Rover Tickets, Dining Trains, Events and use of our Car Park.

Sparkling Afternoon Tea Service

Enjoy this quintessentially British treat on-board our Mendip Belle Dining carriages.

East Somerset Railway

Sunday Lunch

Unfortunately we are unable to offer Sunday Lunches for the remainder of 2020

Cream Teas

Settle back and relax on the Mendip Belle Dining Carriage and enjoy a lovely Cream Tea.

Online Shop

ESR logo clothing, our guidebook and the Yeoman Story

Latest News

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The friendly steam railway

We provide a large, free car park, with a short walk to Cranmore Station. This main station building houses the Whistlestop Cafe and Toilets at ground level and the Ticket Office and Shop at platform level. For the children there is a Play Area situated next to the Cafe patio, so the adults can enjoy some refreshments while the kids let off steam!

The Whistlestop Cafe is only open on running days but the Office and Shop are also open Tuesday-Friday 10.30am-3.30pm.

As well as steam train rides we have many special events for visitors to enjoy throughout our season, plus a variety of dining trains to savour and for the enthusiast footplate experiences, to get up close to the wonder of steam!

East Somerset Models is an independent shop based in a small building on the left side of the car park. They stock a wide range of model railway items and please see their website www.esmodels.co.uk for opening times and further details.

Plan Your Visit