East Somerset Railway
Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet BA4 4QP, UK
Description
A 5-mile long, charity-run heritage steam railway based at Cranmore, near Shepton Mallet, based on 1940s GWR with authentic buildings and platforms. Round-trip journey takes approx. 35 minutes. Variety of steam locomotives and passenger trains for formal travel and dining, diesel locomotives and rolling stock.
Accessible engine shed and workshop area, waiting room, ticket office, signal box and museum.
We have a large, free car park with disabled spaces. There is ramp access to the platform and wheelchair accessible seating on the train.
Location information
Type of Location
| Historic |
| Rural |
| Transport |
Address details
| Property address | Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet BA4 4QP, UK |
| County | Somerset |
| What Three Words | irrigated.denote.spice |
| Approx travel time from Bristol | 1 hour |
| Approx travel time from London | 3 hours |
Property details
| Property status | Operational |
| Access | No restrictions, accessed via the A361. |
| Access restrictions | Site closed to public in January and February, various special events during the year. |
| Noise | No noise |
| Parking | Car park with approximately 200 spaces. |
| Parking detail | Car park with approximately 200 spaces, owned by the railway and use can be discussed. |
Representative and contact details
| Representative | Simon Bending |
| Representative type | Manager |
| Phone | 01749 880417 |
| business@eastsomersetrailway.com | |
| Website | https://eastsomersetrailway.com/ |
Gallery
East Somerset Railway, steam train
East Somerset Railway, red telephone box
East Somerset Railway, signal box
East Somerset Railway, steam train
East Somerset Railway, film crew
East Somerset Railway, stream train
Film location
| Address | Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet BA4 4QP, UK |