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.

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.

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

(Updated 17/07/2024) Funds raised to date £29617 against cost £60000 - 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 (2024)

(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.

23 October	Wednesday	Annual General Meeting	Members Only. AGM at Quicksilver Mail, Hendford Hill, Yeovil BA20 2RG at 7.30pm.
26 October 31 October	Saturday Thursday	'Pectin'	Halloween Evenings Event runs from 5.30pm to 9pm. Admission prices £12.50 all ages (Age 5 and under are free) - (Bookings now open!) 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 26 October - Disco and Steam Train. Book by CLICKING HERE Thursday 31 October - Halloween evening and Steam Train. Book by CLICKING HERE **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!
07 December	Saturday		Breakfast (10am to noon) or Tea with Santa (3pm to 5pm). Places strictly limited. Children come and have breakfast or 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. Book Saturday 7th December 2024 Breakfast (10am to noon) please (bookings now open) CLICK HERE Book Saturday 7th December 2024 Tea (3pm to 5pm) please (bookings now open) CLICK HERE
1 December 08 December 14 December 15 December 22 December 23 December	Sunday Sunday Saturday Sunday Sunday Monday		Santa Specials are being run on Sunday 1 December, Sunday 08 December, Saturday 14 December, Sunday 15 December, Sunday 22 December and Monday 23 December 2023. Please note that our Santa days have changed from those in the brochure. Please CLICK HERE for full details and how to book (30/06/2024). 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 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 2024 are now available - bookings now available.

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 13 October 2024. 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.