West Somerset Railway
30 min from The SedgesEngland's longest heritage steam railway, running for 23 miles between the Quantocks and the coast.
Step back to the golden age of steam on the West Somerset Railway. Beautifully restored locomotives and carriages carry you for 23 miles through the Quantock Hills and along the coast, between Bishops Lydeard and the seaside town of Minehead.
All aboard
Hop on and off at pretty country stations, enjoy the sea views, and soak up the nostalgia. Special events run throughout the year, from dining trains to family days out.
The Bishops Lydeard end is around a 30-minute drive from the fishery.
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20 min Taunton
Somerset's county town, with great shopping, riverside walks and a historic castle.
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25 min Kilve Beach
A quiet, rugged beach famous for its fossils and dramatic rock ledges, beneath the Quantock Hills.
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20 min Burnham-on-Sea & the Coast
The Somerset coast is only a short hop away – sandy beaches, a famous lighthouse and seaside fun.
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Make it a Fishing Break
With great fishing, comfortable accommodation and so much to see nearby, The Sedges is the perfect base for your Somerset getaway.