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| 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. |
| 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. We are only open during planned Events (see below for details) and Static Viewing on Sunday mornings (no facilities other than Shop available-see above for times). Closed on other days. |  |
 | 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. |
South Chord Appeal. Launched April 2025! Please help us complete the work started by the GWR Navvies in 1864More details and photos! |
 Our 2025 brochure is HERE . But please note that some event details have changed, added or deleted since the brochure was printed. |
- Our Facebook page. | 2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Britain and the world changed forever. Railway 200 celebrates the past, present and future of rail. Yeovil Railway Centre is holding a special weekend of events on 27 and 28 September 2025 |
| Sundays | Shop opens 10am to 12noon and then each Sunday at same times, longer during events (except Christmas/New Year). | ||
| 06 July | Sunday | Model Railway Swapmeet from 10.30am to 2.30pm. This is NOT a Model Railway show. Shop and refreshments available. Click on the image for full details.  Also on Sundays 27 April and 7 September 2025.
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| 09 July | Wednesday | Main Line Steam | Steam is detached and comes onto Yeovil Railway Centre for turning and servicing whilst train proceeds to Weymouth with a diesel. Steam later follows. Engine and Times not yet known. Entry by donation (a minimum of £2 per adult is requested to help maintain our facilities. Shop & light refreshments available. The train has been cancelled as there is no suitable Southern locomotive available. |
| 13 July | Sunday | 'Pectin'  Steam Punk  Classic Vehicles  Model Railway  Chard Signalling Panel | Steam Train Day using Peckett 0-4-0 'Pectin' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. A lunchtime a limited diesel shuttle using histoic brakevans wil be in use which are not accessible. Pre-booking will not be necessary for this event and please pay at the gate. Steam trains at start at 11.00am then frequently until 12.20pm when a limited diesel shuttle is used and then steam 1.50pm to 3.50pm. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11.00am. Last admission 3.15pm). Our Steam Punk and Steam Day! Also Classic vehicles. Take the train to the event field Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway and exhibits and displays (including the Chard Signalling Panel). Admission (including Steam Train ride £13.75 adult for those UK taxpayers eligible and willing to add a voluntary donation to enable us to claim valuable Gift Aid (your admission is then worth £17.19), otherwise £12.50 adult, Children £6.60 (Gift Aid) otherwise £6.00 (aged (5-15)) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. More details will be given on arrival. One Child (aged (5-15)) is admitted FREE with a full paying adult (see below). Visitors in full Steam Punk attire come in half price! Regular Train Days are held March to September. Free parking on site (subject to availability) – go to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU and turn right under the low bridge half way up the station approach road – look out for large ‘Yeovil Railway Centre’ sign and arrow! Driver Experience events prior to our Steam Train Days are available by pre-booking. See HERE for full details. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 4 to 8. Chard Signalling Panel  -we will be using Arduinos to power the simulation. A project that is in its infancy. More details HERE |
| 26 July 27 July | Saturday Sunday | 'Pectin'  Tractor Day Model Railway Chard Signalling Panel | Steam Train Day using Peckett 0-4-0 'Pectin' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. A lunchtime a limited diesel shuttle using histoic brakevans wil be in use which are not accessible. Pre-booking will not be necessary for this event and please pay at the gate. Steam trains at start at 11.00am then frequently until 12.20pm when a limited diesel shuttle is used and then steam 1.50pm to 3.50pm. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11.00am. Last admission 3.15pm). Our Annual Tractor and Bygones weekend. Take the train to the event field Got an entry you would like to bring along? Please CLICK HERE FOR AN ENTRY FORM Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway and exhibits and displays (including the Chard Signalling Panel). Admission (including Steam Train ride £13.75 adult for those UK taxpayers eligible and willing to add a voluntary donation to enable us to claim valuable Gift Aid (your admission is then worth £17.19), otherwise £12.50 adult, Children £6.60 (Gift Aid) otherwise £6.00 (aged (5-15)) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. More details will be given on arrival. One Child (aged (5-15)) is admitted FREE with a full paying adult (see below). Regular Train Days are held March to September. Free parking on site (subject to availability) – go to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU and turn right under the low bridge half way up the station approach road – look out for large ‘Yeovil Railway Centre’ sign and arrow! Driver Experience events prior to our Steam Train Days are available by pre-booking. See HERE for full details. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 4 to 8. Chard Signalling Panel -we will be using Arduinos to power the simulation. A project that is in its infancy. More details HERE |
| 05 August | Tuesday |  'Diesel' Model Railway  Miniature Railway | Diesel Train Day using one of our Diesels to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in an historic brakevan. Check when our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. Other attractions include:- - Miniature Railway - Model Railway - Cafe and display of artefacts - Shop Gates open at 10.30am and first train at 11am and regularly (except for a lunch break) with final at 2.40pm. Adult £6.50, Child 0-4 free, Child 5-15 £3 (one admitted free per paying adult). Admission price includes (subject to availability) Car Parking, Train rides, Model Railway and Miniature Railway rides. |
| 10 August | Sunday | 'Pectin'  Turntable Day Model Railway Miniature Railway Chard Signalling Panel | Steam Train Day using Peckett 0-4-0 'Pectin' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. Pre-booking will not be necessary for this event and please pay at the gate. Trains at 11.00am, 11.20am, 11.40am 12.00noon, 12.20pm then 1.50pm, 2.10pm, 2.50pm, 3.10pm and 3.30pm. Turntable demonstrations at 12.40pm and 2.30pm. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11.00am. Last admission 3.15pm). Come and have a spin on our Turntable!! Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway, Miniature Railway and exhibits and displays (including the Chard Signalling Panel). Admission (including Steam Train ride £13.75 adult for those UK taxpayers eligible and willing to add a voluntary donation to enable us to claim valuable Gift Aid (your admission is then worth £17.19), otherwise £12.50 adult, Children £6.60 (Gift Aid) otherwise £6.00 (aged (5-15)) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. More details will be given on arrival. One Child (aged (5-15)) is admitted FREE with a full paying adult (see below). Regular Train Days are held March to September. Free parking on site (subject to availability) – go to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU and turn right under the low bridge half way up the station approach road – look out for large ‘Yeovil Railway Centre’ sign and arrow! Driver Experience events prior to our Steam Train Days are available by pre-booking. See HERE for full details. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 4 to 8. Chard Signalling Panel -we will be using Arduinos to power the simulation. A project that is in its infancy. More details HERE |
| 12 August | Tuesday | 'Diesel' Model Railway Miniature Railway | Diesel Train Day using one of our Diesels to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in an historic brakevan. Check when our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. Other attractions include:- - Miniature Railway - Model Railway - Cafe and display of artefacts - Shop Gates open at 10.30am and first train at 11am and regularly (except for a lunch break) with final at 2.40pm. Adult £6.50, Child 0-4 free, Child 5-15 £3 (one admitted free per paying adult). Admission price includes (subject to availability) Car Parking, Train rides, Model Railway and Miniature Railway rides. |
| 16 August | Saturday | Main Line Steam | 'Atlantic Coast Express' excursion from London to Exeter via Yeovil Junction and return via Taunton. Engine and Times not yet known. |
| 19 August | Tuesday | 'Diesel' Model Railway Miniature Railway | Diesel Train Day using one of our Diesels to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in an historic brakevan. Check when our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. Other attractions include:- - Miniature Railway - Model Railway - Cafe and display of artefacts - Shop Gates open at 10.30am and first train at 11am and regularly (except for a lunch break) with final at 2.40pm. Adult £6.50, Child 0-4 free, Child 5-15 £3 (one admitted free per paying adult). Admission price includes (subject to availability) Car Parking, Train rides, Model Railway and Miniature Railway rides. |
| 24 August | Sunday | 'Pectin'  Comic Con Model Railway Miniature Railway Chard Signalling Panel | Steam Train Day using Peckett 0-4-0 'Pectin' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. Pre-booking will not be necessary for this event and please pay at the gate. Trains at 11.00am, 11.20am, 11.40am 12 noon, 12.20pm then 1.50pm, 2.10pm, 2.50pm, 3.10pm and 3.30pm. Turntable demonstrations at 12.40pm and 2.30pm. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11.00am. Last admission 3.15pm). Our third Comic Con event - join in the fun by coming along as a favourite Comic book or Sci-Fi character! Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway, Miniature Railway and exhibits and displays (including the Chard Signalling Panel). Admission (including Steam Train ride £13.75 adult for those UK taxpayers eligible and willing to add a voluntary donation to enable us to claim valuable Gift Aid (your admission is then worth £17.19), otherwise £12.50 adult, Children £6.60 (Gift Aid) otherwise £6.00 (aged (5-15) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. More details will be given on arrival. One Child (aged (5-15)) is admitted FREE with a full paying adult (see below). Regular Train Days are held March to September. Free parking on site (subject to availability) – go to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU and turn right under the low bridge half way up the station approach road – look out for large ‘Yeovil Railway Centre’ sign and arrow! Driver Experience events prior to our Steam Train Days are available by pre-booking. See HERE for full details. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 4 to 8. Chard Signalling Panel -we will be using Arduinos to power the simulation. A project that is in its infancy. More details HERE |
| 26 August | Tuesday | 'Diesel' Model Railway Miniature Railway | Diesel Train Day using one of our Diesels to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in an historic brakevan. Check when our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. Other attractions include:- - Miniature Railway - Model Railway - Cafe and display of artefacts - Shop Gates open at 10.30am and first train at 11am and regularly (except for a lunch break) with final at 2.40pm. Adult £6.50, Child 0-4 free, Child 5-15 £3 (one admitted free per paying adult). Admission price includes (subject to availability) Car Parking, Train rides, Model Railway and Miniature Railway rides. |
| 07 September | Sunday | Model Railway Swapmeet from 10.30am to 2.30pm. This is NOT a Model Railway show. Shop and refreshments available. Click on the image for full details. Also on Sundays 6 July and 7 September 2025.
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| 14 September | Sunday | 'Pectin'  Reptiles and Bugs Model Railway Miniature Railway Chard Signalling Panel | Steam Train Day using Peckett 0-4-0 'Pectin' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. Pre-booking will not be necessary for this event and please pay at the gate. Trains at 11.00am, 11.20am, 11.40am 12 noon, 12.20pm then 1.50pm, 2.10pm, 2.50pm, 3.10pm and 3.30pm. Turntable demonstrations at 12.40pm and 2.30pm. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11.00am. Last admission 3.15pm). Joining us today is the ever popular Garwynns Reptiles and Bugs (GRAB). Come and meet their creatures and handle some if you dare! Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway, Miniature Railway and exhibits and displays (including the Chard Signalling Panel). Admission (including Steam Train ride £13.75 adult for those UK taxpayers eligible and willing to add a voluntary donation to enable us to claim valuable Gift Aid (your admission is then worth £17.19), otherwise £12.50 adult, Children £6.60 (Gift Aid) otherwise £6.00 (aged (5-15)) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. More details will be given on arrival. One Child (aged (5-15)) is admitted FREE with a full paying adult (see below). Regular Train Days are held March to September. Free parking on site (subject to availability) – go to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU and turn right under the low bridge half way up the station approach road – look out for large ‘Yeovil Railway Centre’ sign and arrow! Driver Experience events prior to our Steam Train Days are available by pre-booking. See HERE for full details. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 4 to 8. Chard Signalling Panel -we will be using Arduinos to power the simulation. A project that is in its infancy. More details HERE |
| 27 September 28 September | Saturday Sunday |  Railway 200 'Pectin' Model Railway Miniature Railway Chard Signalling Panel | Steam Train Day using Peckett 0-4-0 'Pectin' to give train rides along the 1/3rd mile of the ex-Great Western Railway Clifton Maybank branch. Passengers travel in our coach which is accessible via ramp for standard size Wheelchair and other users will be in use. Pre-booking will not be necessary for this event and please pay at the gate. Trains at 11.00am, 11.20am, 11.40am 12 noon, 12.20pm then 1.50pm, 2.10pm, 2.50pm, 3.10pm and 3.30pm. Turntable demonstrations at 12.40pm and 2.30pm. (Gate open at 10.30am and train rides start at 11.00am. Last admission 3.15pm). Special weekend to celebrate 200 years of Railways. Attractions to be announced! Other planned attractions include a Shop, Light Refreshments, Model Railway, Miniature Railway and exhibits and displays (including the Chard Signalling Panel). Admission (including Steam Train ride £13.75 adult for those UK taxpayers eligible and willing to add a voluntary donation to enable us to claim valuable Gift Aid (your admission is then worth £17.19), otherwise £12.50 adult, Children £6.60 (Gift Aid) otherwise £6.00 (aged (5-15)) whilst children under 5 and members are admitted free. More details will be given on arrival. One Child (aged (5-15)) is admitted FREE with a full paying adult (see below). Regular Train Days are held March to September. Free parking on site (subject to availability) – go to Yeovil Junction station, BA22 9UU and turn right under the low bridge half way up the station approach road – look out for large ‘Yeovil Railway Centre’ sign and arrow! Driver Experience events prior to our Steam Train Days are available by pre-booking. See HERE for full details. Special arrangements can be made for groups of 4 to 8. Chard Signalling Panel -we will be using Arduinos to power the simulation. A project that is in its infancy. More details HERE |
| 25 October 31 October | Saturday Friday |  'Pectin' | Halloween Evenings Event runs from 5.30pm to 9pm. Admission prices £12.50 all ages (under 1's are free) - (pre-book - available nearer the date) or £13.50 on the night. Come dressed up in your scarey outfits! Prize for scariest costume! Free Horror Bag for children! Ghostly steam train rides from the haunted house included......Halloween themed food on sale!! Saturday - Disco and Steam Train. Friday - 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! |
| 06 December | Saturday | Santa Special. More details to follow. Admission £12 each Adult/Child. Babies under 1 admitted free. . Please note that today's trains will use one of our Diesel engines. Please see this poster (not yet available) for more details:- CLICK HERE | |
| 7 December 13 December 14 December 20 December 21 December 23 December | Sunday Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Tuesday |  | Santa Specials using our steam engine 'Pectin' are being run on Sunday 7 December, Saturday 13 December, Sunday 14 December, Saturday 20 December, Sunday 21 December and Tuesday 23 December 2025. Please CLICK HERE for full details and how to book  (27/01/2025).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! For some photos of past Santa Specials 2024 CLICK HERE, 2023 CLICK HERE, 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 2025 are now available - bookings not yet available. |
WE HAVE MANY IDEAS FOR PRESENTS WITH A RAILWAY THEME FOR BOTH OLD AND YOUNG (AND THOSE IN BETWEEN).