The Somerset & Dorset Joint - Buffet Carriage
Midsomer Norton, Radstock
View on Google MapsHeritage railway line with restored rolling stock and station buildings housing museum and bookshop. Summary via Google
About The Somerset & Dorset Joint - Buffet Carriage
The Buffet Carriage operates from a heritage railway station at Midsomer Norton, part of a restored line with period rolling stock and station buildings. The carriage itself is housed within the railway's museum and bookshop complex.
Food is served from restored railway carriages. The venue holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. Staff and volunteers are noted for their knowledge of the site's railway heritage.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Other hours
- Monday
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
What's nearby
- Norton Hill School. ( Was Midsomer Norton Grammer School) 150m away
- Midsomer Norton Sixth Form 200m away
- Highcroft Veterinary Centre - Silva House 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
People say this railway offers a pleasant train ride, a well-presented museum, and a unique Wickham Trolley experience. Visitors highlight the reasonable package price, which includes the museum and walking around, and the clean carriages. They also mention the friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable staff and volunteers.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (234 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Radstock
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.