The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust WSRHT

Learning

The Schools Programme

Take a look at our collection of lessons organised around particular themes, boxes that you can borrow full of materials, and packages of digital resources that we offer.

Planning a School Visit

We have some helpful information and documents to assist with planning your visit.

Family and Community Events

Find out what’s going on at our museums, from exhibitions, events, and family fun days. Click here to discover more.
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School Information Leaflet

Our Learning Officer has information for primary and secondary schools who are interested in our educational programs.

Teachers' Information Pack

Information to any teacher regarding our WSRHT Education Service.

Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work

Please read our Risk Assessments before visiting us.

Enquire about the Trust's learning involvement

Learning Gallery

These pictures are owned by the West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust, and they cannot be used without permission. We have obtained permission from parents before sharing pictures of children on our platforms and follow the rules for using pictures of young people. If you need to talk to us about this, please use the contact form. The pictures will change at different times throughout the year.

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West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust

Celebrating 150 Years between Watchet and Minehead

2024 marks a very special year for the West Somerset Railway as it marks the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the line between Watchet and Minehead.

We are pleased to publish some archival photos and historical information over the last 150 years from the Trust’s archivist, Ian Coleby. This can be accessed below.