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East Somerset Railway

WELCOME TO THE EAST SOMERSET RAILWAY 

The newly rebuilt GWR 2-8-0 4247 is rostered for this weekend.

4247 was the star of our Steam Gala in May and hugely popular in it's early British Railway Livery.

Trains are now running every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday with tickets available in advance or on the day from our ticket office.

We have lots of events and experiences available, including the chance to drive an engine and dine on our fabulous Mendip Belle train.

Tickets enable you to travel on multiple trains and spend the day at Cranmore.

We have a well stocked shop and the Station Cafe provides a great range of food and snacks 5 days a week.

Our main office is open Monday to Friday from 9am-4pm. Telephone 01749 880417.

Trains next run on

Today

Sunday Lunch Service Day

  • 11.00
  • 12.30
  • 14.00
  • 15.30
18 Jun 25

Steam Train (Standard Timetable)

  • 11.00
  • 12.30
  • 14.00
  • 15.30
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What's On

Diesel and burger evening
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Diesel & Burger Even...

Heritage Diesel Ride with Burger & Chips
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Come & See Bluey at...

On Saturday 28th June, Fox & Edwards Events will be joined by Bluey on the East Somerset Railway, bringing lots of fun and excitement. There will be steam train trips, the chance to see Bluey at intervals, and more.
Cream Tea
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Cream Tea on The Men...

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

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The friendly steam railway

We provide a large, free car park, a short walk from Cranmore Station.  This main station building houses The Station Cafe and Toilets at ground level, the Ticket Office and Shop at platform level.  For the children there is a Play Area situated next to the café patio, so the adults can enjoy some refreshments while the kids let off steam!
 
The Station Café is open Wednesday to Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm in season and the Ticket Office and Shop are open Tuesday-Friday 10.30am-3.30pm.  Visit The Station Café website here
 
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!  Our station waiting room replica museum at the end of the platform, hosts an interesting selection of memorabilia and is one not to miss. 
 
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, please see their website HERE for opening times and further details.

In 2018 The East Somerset Railway won funding by The National Lottery to support projects - visit our news section for updates and more information ESR Wins Lottery Funding

 

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