Yeovil Railway Centre - Whats going on and directions

HOW TO FIND US AND WHAT'S HAPPENING

Our address is;

South West Main Line Steam Company
t/a Yeovil Railway Centre
Yeovil Junction Station
Stoford
Nr YEOVIL. Somerset
BA22 9UU

Our site is part of Yeovil Junction station which is served by South West Trains on the route London Waterloo-Salisbury-Yeovil Junction-Exeter. By road simply follow the signs to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU from Yeovil Town centre or from A37 Dorchester-Yeovil road. Buses leave Yeovil Bus Station hourly (from 4/6/2022) but with exceptions (CLICK HERE-Monday to Saturday but not Public Holidays). The entrance to Yeovil Railway Centre is through the low bridge, half way up the Yeovil Junction station approach road.

Please do NOT cross any railway line to reach Yeovil Railway Centre but follow the directions above. Thank you for your co-operation.

For a map of the area please click the Great Britain image and you will be taken to the Google Maps website. The map scale can be amended to show a larger or smaller area if you wish.

Get the local weather forecast from the BBC - Click on the sunny interval!

For Photos of recent events, please Click Here

Explanatory maps (by Matt Hunt) of the historical and present layouts around Yeovil (Powerpoint here) or Diagram only of Yeovil Railway Centre (Here) - Use Back Button on your computer to return here.

WE HAVE MANY IDEAS FOR PRESENTS WITH A RAILWAY THEME FOR BOTH OLD AND YOUNG (AND THOSE IN BETWEEN).

Shop Open every Sunday 10am to noon and as detailed below during Events
(but closed over Christmas & New Year and Halloween).

Pectin's Pantry (our Cafe) is open during Events.

Site Open for Static Viewing
on Sunday mornings and
during the Public Events detailed below.

Driver Experience
We offer good value Driver Experience events for individuals (up to 3 hours approx and great Gift idea!) or are suitable for Groups of up to 8 people (Full Day). Please get in touch if you are interested either in organising a group for a full day or perhaps preparing and driving the engine prior to one of our Train Days. More details can be found here PLEASE CLICK and you can contact us here CLICK HERE.

Should you wish to donate money to help us please either forward a cheque (payable to 'Yeovil Railway Centre') or use PayPal.

We need your financial help towards the building of our new Toilet Block.
Please click on the link below! Thank you.

(Updated 17/06/2023) Funds raised to date £23951.99 against cost £40000-45000 - thanks to everyone who has contributed!
If you haven't already please consider doing so - a Standing Order can be arranged if that's easier!
Photos and how you can help are here!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS (2023)

(Times and details regularly updated when known)
Many of the following events are subject to change or cancellation. Please continue to check back for changes, deletions and maybe additions!!

- Our Facebook page.

**COVID-19 IMPORTANT UPDATE**
If you, or any of your party or close contacts test positive or have symptoms for Covid-19, please do not attend our events. Please continue to wear a mask or face covering if you wish.

	Sundays		Shop opens 10am to 12noon each Sunday at same times, longer during events (except Halloween/Christmas & New Year period-after Santa Specials).
			Our full programme for 2023 is now posted but watch for additions, changes and cancellations.
			Our 2023 brochure is HERE . Please note that some event details have changed since the brochure was printed.
28 October 31 October	Saturday Tuesday	'Pectin'	Halloween Evenings Event runs from 6pm to 9pm. Admission prices £11 all ages (pre-book -links below) or £12 on the night but one child under 5 will be admitted free per paying adult. Come dressed up in your scarey outfits! Prize for scariest costume on Halloween evening! Free Horror Bag for children! Ghostly steam train rides from the haunted house included......Halloween themed food on sale!! Saturday - Disco and Steam Train. Tuesday - Halloween evening and Steam Train **Postcode BA22 9UU – turn into Station Approach road towards Yeovil Junction – turn right approx. halfway up this road (Yeovil Railway Centre sign) but be aware of the low bridge which will not accommodate higher vehicles! To book Saturday 28 October 2023 please CLICK HERE or To book Tuesday 31 October 2023 please CLICK HERE
2 December 9 December	Saturday Saturday		Tea with Santa. Places strictly limited. Children come and have tea and a chat with Santa. Play some games and receive a small present. Please note that there is NO train ride with this event. Please see this poster for more details:- To Book Saturday 2nd December 2023 please CLICK HERE To Book Saturday 9th December 2023 please CLICK HERE
3 December 10 December 16 December 17 December 21 December 23 December	Sunday Sunday Saturday Sunday Thursday Saturday		Santa Specials are being run on Sunday 3 December, Sunday 10 December, Saturday 16 December, Sunday 17 December, Thursday 21 December and Saturday 23 December 2023. Please CLICK HERE for full details and how to book (24/06/2023). The earlier you book the greater chance you have of obtaining the date and time of your choice, save money and avoid disappointment as we may not be able to take 'on the day' visitors! (in 2020 and 2021 we were fully booked and in 2022 sold out on 4 days and an extra day was almost sold out!). For some photos of past Santa Specials 2022 CLICK HERE, 2021, CLICK HERE, 2020 CLICK HERE, 2019 CLICK HERE, 2018 CLICK HERE, 2017 CLICK HERE, 2016 CLICK HERE, 2015 CLICK HERE, 2014 CLICK HERE, 2013 CLICK HERE, 2012CLICK HERE,2011CLICK HERE,2010 CLICK HERE and 2009 CLICK HERE and use the Back Button to return here. Dates for 2023 are now available and bookings open.!! Our poster is here:-

ALL EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILTY. ALTHOUGH WE WILL DO OUR VERY BEST, WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY AS A RESULT OF THE CANCELLATION OF AN ADVERTISED EVENT OR NON AVAILABILITY OF AN ATTRACTION.

PHOTOS OF SOME RECENT EVENTS

Please Click here to see a gallery of pictures.

UPDATED 11 September 2023. No responsibility is accepted for information displayed. This is given in good faith but cannot be guaranteed. Errors can be made, details may change and cancellations occur at very short notice.

Visitors from 1 December 2001.