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• It's a new event for 2008...
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Welcome to the first "Family Fun 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...
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• At Stogumber Station
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| | · | A lovely quiet station with a picnic area. Eat your sandwiches and see how many species of birds and butterflies you can see. More about Stogumber Station...
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• At Williton Station
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| | · | 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. More about Williton Station...
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• At Watchet Station
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| | · | A ropemaking demonstration at the Watchet Boat Museum which is right next door in the Old Goods Shed. And it is a short walk to the new Marina. Explore the old town with its small shops, pubs and cafes. More about Watchet Station...
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• At Washford Station
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| | · | 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. Twenty minutes walk to Cleeve Abbey, 30 minutes walk to Torre Cider Farm. Competition to work out as you look round. More about Washford Station...
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• At Blue Anchor Station
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| | · | 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. More about Blue Anchor Station...
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• At Dunster Station
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| | · | 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. More about Dunster Station...
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| | · | There is a buffet coach on all our trains,
providing refreshments including hot, cold and
alcoholic drinks
All our trains are suitable for passengers with
disabilities– please let us know in advance if
there is any way in which we can enhance your
visit and we shall do our best to make sure
that you have a wholly enjoyable day. Access
to the train is possible for passengers
bringing wheelchairs. If you can transfer from
your wheelchair to a seat on the train please
let us know at the time of booking .
No pets are allowed in the dining or buffet
areas of the train.
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A comprehensive timetable is in operation on each of day of the event.
You can book for this event in the following ways...
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• Latest News...
9 May 2008
Details issued...
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Family Fun Weekend 5-6 July 2008
