Somerset and Dorset Railway Heritage Trust

Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, BA3 2EY
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Somerset and Dorset Railway Heritage Trust

About

Somerset and Dorset Heritage Railway at Midsomer Norton Station

The Somerset and Dorset Railway Heritage Trust is based at the authentically restored Midsomer Norton Station part way up the gradient to the highest point of the old S&D. The restored railway appeals to the young for family days out, the more mature who remember the line with nostalgia and the true railway fan who finds much of interest in the rolling stock. More line extensions laid by volunteers over winter at the Station have resulted in another length of running line. This means that visitors will soon be able to travel almost up to the Chilcompton tunnel by train. The Stable Museum, wartime Pill Box, Signal Box, Greenhouse and Gardens have all been lovingly restored by Volunteers.

Photo credit Callum Willcox.

Facilities

Catering

  • Picnic area

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking - A very small amount of parking is available at the station but Norton Hill School on Charlton Road is available at weekends. Town Centre parking is also available half a mile down the hill. Parking is free.
  • Parking (free)

Map & Directions

Opening Times

2024 Opening (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes

* Sundays 10.00 to 16.00 for viewing, museum, wartime pillbox, buffet coach, gift shop and second-hand bookshop.
Mondays, but for viewing only, rather than full facilities, shop and museum open from 13.00 to 16.00. Buffet coach open from 10:00 until 15:00.
For special Events opening see website www.sdjr.co.uk and local press

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