The Hestercombe Express

Type:Participatory Event

Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8LG
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The Hestercombe Express

About

Enjoy a day out with the West Somerset Railway and Hestercombe. Board the steam train at Minehead, enjoy a scenic ride through rolling countryside, alight at Bishops Lydeard Station, then travel to Hestercombe in style on a vintage bus. Spend the day exploring the gardens then hop back onto the train for your return journey.

Your ticket includes travel on the steam train from Minehead, the vintage bus to Hestercombe and entry to the gardens and house.

For the timetable and to book tickets contact or visit Taunton Visitor Centre or the West Somerset Railway website.

Every Wednesday and Saturday, April to October. Excludes 29th April, 10th June, 2nd & 9th September and 7th October.

Guide Prices

Tickets available from Taunton Visitor Centre.

Map & Directions

Opening Times

01/04/2025 (1 Apr 2025 - 28 Oct 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - TuesdayClosed*
Wednesday00:00 - 00:00*
Thursday - FridayClosed*
Saturday00:00 - 00:00*
SundayClosed*
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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