The southern terminus of the West Somerset Heritage Railway, visiting this historic station feels like stepping back in time. Even if you don't plan on catching a train here, the station is wonderful to explore and you can find the Gauge Museum on platform 1 to find out more about the line's history.

There's a cafe here and a booking office. Check out the timetable online to find a train to catch or simply arrive at the station in time to watch a steam train chugging in. Timetables: west-somerset-railway.co.uk/timetables

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Location: Bishop'S Lydeard, Taunton Deane, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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