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Family Fun Weekend 2008

Thumbs up from Prfessor Popcorn Welcome to the first “Family Weekend”, our new summer event with plenty to see and do on or near the West Somerset Railway. We hope that you will enjoy your day out with us and if you book your tickets in advance you will be able to save money and enter a Treasure Hunt. Look out for things to see at each station along the line and you will have a chance to win a prize. The following can be done at each station.

BISHOPS LYDEARD
Model Railway in operation in the Gauge Museum.

CROWCOMBE HEATHFIELD
Why not stop off here if you would like to take a country walk between journeys?

STOGUMBER
A lovely quiet station with a picnic area. Eat your sandwiches and see how many species of birds and butterflies you can see.

WILLITON
Children‛s entertainer Colin John will be performing on the station on Sunday. Conducted tours of the site with the history of the railway being explained. Diesel Train Heritage Centre open and a chance to visit the cab of a diesel locomotive.

WATCHET
The Boat Museum is right next door in the Old Goods Shed and it‛s a short walk to the new Marina. Explore the old town with its small shops, pubs and cafes.

WASHFORD
See a little green saddle tank steam engine having trouble whilst shunting trucks. Explore the Museum of the old Somerset and Dorset Railway. Family friendly pub with playground next to the station. 20 minutes walk to Cleeve Abbey, 30 minutes walk to Torre Cider Farm. Competition to work out as you look round.

BLUE ANCHOR
Go kite flying on the beach, just across the road from the station. Bring your own kite or buy one from the nice station master.

DUNSTER
Take a free vintage bus ride into the medieval village with its shops and places to eat and drink. Discounted admission for WSR ticket holders to the famous castle and its grounds.

MINEHEAD
Three shows a day with Professor Popcorn on the station platforms, plus various stalls. Vintage bus and steam wagon trips around the town. The Beach is just over the road.

For more details and prices for this weekend. Please download the leaflet by

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For more information please call: 01643 704996 or email us