Cheese and Cider plus Cream Tea Specials

Cheese and Cider at West Somerset Railway
Jack Boskett
Event Summary
Duration: 5.5 hours
Location: Departs from Bishops Lydeard, travels to Minehead and returns.
Booking: Advanced booking is essential, as spaces are limited.
Accessibility: These services are accessible. We have a limited number of wheelchair spaces available per service. Please let us know at the time of booking if you require an accessible seat. Due to the lay out of our coaches, wheelchair spaces have one seat accompanying them. If making a booking of more than two people and you require a wheelchair space, then the remainder of your party will be sat in the same carriage, as close as possible to these seats. If you have any questions or concerns about your seating please do not hesitate to contact us.
Dogs: Please note that no dogs are permitted on this service, with the exception of assistance dogs. Please advise us of this in advance when making your booking.

We are offering journeys from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead with Cheese and Cider on your outward journey and a cream tea on your return.

Take the heritage service from Bishops Lydeard at 12.25 and meander through the Quantock Hills and along the coast behind a heritage locomotive, taking in the breath-taking scenery whilst enjoying your Cheese and Cider. Gluten Free rolls and scones can be provided - please let us know in the additional dietary requirements box when making your booking. 

Upon arrival in Minehead, you may get off the train and you will have plenty of time to explore the town, shops, cafe and beach. Your return trip back to Bishops Lydeard will depart Minehead Station at 16.30, where your cream tea will be served.

Please be aware this special may be hauled by either a steam or diesel locomotive on your outward journey. Please check our timetable to confirm this. 

Please note that no dogs are permitted on this service, with the exception of assistance dogs. Please advise us of this in advance when making your booking.

If you do not have a printer or a mobile device, please do not purchase your ticket online - contact our main office on 01643 704996 where we will be able to help you.

If you require your tickets to be printed by us and posted out to you or sent to a station for collection, there will be an administration fee of £2.00 for this service.

By purchasing your tickets through our website, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions.

The drink options for the Cheese and Cider Specials are:

  • Harry’s Original Dry Sparkling Cider 500ml 6% Alc, Made in Somerset

  • Harry’s Dabinett Medium & Sparkling 500ml Alc 4.5%Cider, Made in Somerset

  • Thatcher’s Gold Cider 440ml Can 4.8% Alc

  • WSR Quantock Steamer Ale, amber beer served in a 440ml can 3.8% Vol

  • White Wine Pinot Grigio 187ml 11% Vol

  • Red Wine Hidden Road Merlot 187ml 11% Vol

  • Rose Wine Hidden Road White Zinfandel 187ml 10.5% Vol

  • Pink Gin & Tonic can 250ml 5% Vol

  • Apple Juice

  • Orange Juice

  • Bottle of water

Upon booking your tickets, these options will appear in a tick box format. Please select one drink option for each person travelling. 

Please note that the times are approximate and may change. If this is the case, we will contact you by email. 

DATES & TIMES
Dates & Times
Thu 25 Jun
Cheese and Cider Plus Cream Tea Special
12:25 Tickets Available
Thu 16 Jul
Cheese and Cider Plus Cream Tea Special
12:25 Tickets Available
Thu 20 Aug
Cheese and Cider Plus Cream Tea Special
12:25 Tickets Available
Digitickets
Prices
Adult - Cheese and Cider 2026 £65.00
Ticket Options
Adult - Cheese and Cider 2026
£65.00
DATES & TIMES
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