Events List

May 22-23rd CIDER, CHEESE AND STEAM

Come and find out what Somerset is best known for together with a ride on a steam train – the perfect combination ! Meet local suppliers, taste their produce and take some home for later. For more information click here

May 29-31st TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC

Children, bring your favourite teddy to meet our Station Master bear and visit for free on this special weekend. Take part in our hunt the bear quiz and other activities. For more information click here

June 5-6th VINTAGE VEHICLE STEAM GALA

A trip back in time with vintage cars, motorbikes and steam engines. We plan to welcome back the 5637 fresh from its overhaul and complete with new livery. We have passenger and freight trains running, there will be plenty to see and photograph. For more information click here

August 11-12th & 14-15th DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

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August 28-30th THE WAY WE WERE

A country station from the 1930’s – 50’s
Step into a bygone era with sights, sounds and memorabilia of war time at the station. We have dancing, music and crafts as well as Real Ale and Cheese. For more information click here

September 4-5th MENDIP STEAM DREAM

This is the weekend when as many locos as possible are brought out to run an intensive programme. The ESR’s extensive collection of wagons will be used on demonstration For more information click here

October 24, 27 & 31 SPOOKY SPECIALS

Children come in for free if they are dressed in scary outfits
Dare you ride our spooky train? Watch out for the skeletons and mind the spiders as you steam along the line. Take part in our spooky quiz to win a prize! For more information click here

December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 23 & 24th SANTA SPECIALS

Give the children a magical steam experience and visit Santa in his grotto while you journey through the Mendip Hills.  Children meet Santa who gives them a present, his helpers hand out biscuits and squash to the children and mulled wine and warm mince pies to adults. An entertainer is on board to keep you amused while awaiting your turn with Santa Clause.  For information click here