East Somerset Railway

The East Somerset Railway is a heritage railway museum near Cranmore that operates historic steam locomotives and traditional carriages over its track network. The site includes visitor facilities, exhibition spaces, and an engine shed where guests can observe the equipment.

The site was established in 1966 to preserve regional railway traditions and maintain steam locomotives from the peak era of British railways. These machines represent a significant transport period of the 20th century.

The Discovery Centre displays exhibitions about regional railway heritage and how the railway shaped community development over the decades. These displays show visitors the role transportation played in local life.

The museum operates most weekends with additional opening days during summer and special events in December. Visitors should dress appropriately for outdoor activities and allow enough time to explore the entire site.

Skilled volunteers perform maintenance and restoration work on the historic steam locomotives in the open engine shed where visitors can watch. This hands-on work shows the technical expertise needed to keep these machines running today.

Location: Somerset

Address: Cranmore, Shepton Mallet BA4 4QP

Phone: 01749880417

Website: https://eastsomersetrailway.com

GPS coordinates: 51.18606,-2.47593

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26