A massive thank you to all of your staff and volunteers at Bishop Lydeard Station today. The way in which you welcomed and looked after my coach tour group was amazing. You treated everyone one of them as individual guests and your platform announcements with our group name made us feel very valued.

The friendly staff started the day well and the comfy seats in the Quantock Belle carriage helped the positive experience even more. We had booked a table of 4 for mother's day and even though the departure time had changed to 35 mins later, we were directed to the museum which is free and was so interesting it quickly passed the time. There were 37 covers apparently so we were very well attended to by staff. The food was delicious (maybe some gravy next time?!!) and the whole day nicely paced for us and my parents who are in their 80s. Having dessert after an hr break off the train is a genius idea. We loved the whole experience. Well done to all involved. Of course the steam engine itself gave me goosebumps and the gentle chug chug chug through the English countryside on a sunny afternoon may I add, was such a treat.

We had a lovely day riding on the West Somerset Railway from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead and back. We had bought the tickets in advance and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The train was clean and comfortable and we enjoyed the attractive scenery. The trip was for our daughter’s 25th birthday and she really enjoyed it. Thanks very much.

Winterlights was the reason we visited and we were not disappointed…Despite freezing temperatures the volunteers were warm and welcoming to us as we arrived . Love the train lights which were very pretty ..coach was lovely and warm and decorated inside and a handy window rubber blade to clear the condescension of the windows ! Fabulous trip with all four of my children but my two boys who have autism age 9 & 11 had a great time :) Well done to all concerned it was worth every penny …see you in Dec for another magical trip .

Visited on Sunday the 16th of April, for the Fish and Chips and Cream Tea Special and was not Disappointed. From the Station Staff to the Onboard Catering team, The West Somerset Railway Provided a Scenic and Memorable Experience that Made My Trip to Somerset a Wonderful Experience. The stretch from Dunster to Minehead was Breathtaking seeing Dunster Castle in the Distance with the Little Village of Minehead and it’s Station providing a great place to Explore with the Sunday Market on the Square a great place to visit and talk to the Locals. To the Volunteers and Staff at the West Somerset Railway I cannot Thank You Enough for A great day on the Railway. I look forward to a future visit.

Fabulous day out on the fish and chip/cream tea special. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and the whole team operating the train and serving the food and drinks were really enthusiastic and efficient. Thank you to the whole team. You are amazing! Thoroughly recommend this trip.

One of the longest heritage railways. We boarded at Bishops Lydiard and travelled to Minehead for lunch and back. The trains and locos were clean and well kept and ran on time. The journey might be a little long for young children at just over an hour, but the views are interesting and pretty. The journey itself it is two quite distinct parts - the first part up through the Cheviot Hills and along the coast - the second park. Several of the stations are worth getting off at to visit the villages connected - Dunster (for the castle) and Wachet (for the harbour) in particular. We will happily visit again

Great day out for 4 of us this week. We had fish and chips lunch on the way from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead and cream tea on the return trip. Served by very cheerful 'mature' volunteers. The return trip was a bit of an adventure, as the lovely old steam engine developed a slight 'misfire' causing an army of (more) volunteers to scurry about one of the stations, working hard to cool it down. The driver did a fine job of limping steadily back AND there were multiple apologies for being a little late Don't get that nowadays on mainline, in fact don't always get a train even, these days!! Well done everyone. We're already booking our next trip.

Long steam railway. We walked down from Dunster Village. Buying tickets at the station was a bit complicated as it wasn't clear what the options were but we succeeded and had a snack at the station. Carriages were very well maintained and we had a scenic ride along the coast and through the Somerset countryside. We alighted at Crocombe Heathfield which was very well maintained. We were able to have food and drink on the train.

Went as part of my holiday package, was diesel festival week so not a steam train journey. But it was a pleasant experience. Trip was over an hour and a half .from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead ,8 stations in-between cafe on most of the stations