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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30 min The Quantock Hills
England's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – wonderful walking and sweeping views.
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30 min Brean Down
A dramatic finger of rock reaching out into the Bristol Channel, crowned by a Victorian fort.
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40 min Dunster Castle & Village
A fairytale castle above one of England's best-preserved medieval villages, on the edge of Exmoor.
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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.