Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway - (Midsomer Norton South Station) — Attraction in Midsomer Norton

A Wonderful Hidden Gem!

Midsomer Norton Station is an absolute delight for railway enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. The station has been beautifully restored, maintaining its charming historical character while offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff and volunteers are the real stars of the show — friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about preserving this piece of local heritage. They go out of their way to make visitors feel at home, sharing fascinating stories about the station’s history and the Somerset & Dorset Railway.

The attention to detail across the site is impressive, from the restored station buildings to the well-kept gardens and rolling stock. Whether you're stopping by for a leisurely visit, a ride on one of their running days, or a special event, it’s clear that a lot of love and hard work goes into everything they do.

Highly recommended for families, history buffs, or anyone looking to experience a lovely slice of railway nostalgia. Can’t wait to...

I cannot recommend this railway highly enough. I visited with my nine year old nephew in the pouring rain and we easily filled 3 hours. The volunteers are so friendly and helpful, John in the museum is a font of local knowledge and so interesting, my nephew was enthralled with his stories and tales of daring do. We were welcomed into the signal box and watched as our train came into the platform. The carriages are recently refurbished and immaculate on the inside, the ladies in the buffet are charming and offer a good selection of snacks. All in all excellent value for money, and you can use your tickets all day, so plenty of time to potter around the site and soak up the very friendly atmosphere. Make sure you make time to chat, everyone is so enthusiastic and call ahead to make sure the museum and pill box are open - it's a very unique...

We took our Grandson here for a ride on the steam train. From the moment we arrived we received a fantastic welcome from Geoff. He helped us park in the yard which was free. Then he secured us a seat in the front carriage. Geoff then gave us guided tour whilst sharing all the history and told us about all the renovations that had been done. Then our Grandson was allowed up on the steam train to have some photos taken. They put a flat cap on him and gave him a shovel to hold and that made for one of the best ever pictures. We cannot thank you enough for how much you went out of your way to ensure that he loved every minute. The two rides on the steam train were magical too. We’ll be recommending like mad and we’ll back....