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New Year Mince Pie Specials — Somerset & Dorset Railway

  • Run by Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust
  • Midsomer Norton South station — Midsomer Norton, England, United Kingdom

Next: Jan 1, 2027

A New Year's Day event at Midsomer Norton station on the Somerset & Dorset Railway: unlimited train rides, plus a hot drink and a mince pie from the restored buffet coach.

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Next edition

Jan 1, 2027

New Year's Day only. Trains from 10:30, last train 15:00. Ticket includes a drink and a mince pie.

From £6 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust welcomes the New Year at its Midsomer Norton station with its New Year Mince Pie Specials. The operator says the ticket covers unlimited train rides in cosy heated carriages, and a hot drink (a cold drink for children) and a mince pie served from its superbly restored buffet coach.

Trains leave Midsomer Norton South station from 10:30, with the last train at 15:00, and a ticket lets you ride any or all of them, subject to available seats. The station buffet, station shop, second-hand book emporium and museum are open on the day.

The operator notes that it reserves the right to change locomotives and rolling stock for operational reasons.

What to expect

Unlimited rides on the day's trains in heated carriages, with one free drink and one mince pie per person from the buffet coach. The drink is a standard tea or coffee, or a small child's drink. The buffet, station shop, second-hand book emporium and museum are open.

Practical info

Trains depart from Midsomer Norton South station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton BA3 2EY, from 10:30 with the last train at 15:00. Children aged 3 and under travel free; children aged 4 to 16 pay a child fare. The event page has a Book Tickets link to the railway's online ticket shop. Telephone: 01761 411 221.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the ticket?▾
The operator says the ticket price includes all train rides plus one drink and a mince pie per person. The drink covers a standard tea or coffee, or a small child's drink.
When do the trains run?▾
Trains leave Midsomer Norton South station from 10:30, with the last train at 15:00. A ticket entitles you to ride any or all of them, subject to available seats.
Do children need a ticket?▾
Children aged 4 to 16 pay a child fare; children aged 3 and under travel free, according to the operator.
What else is open on the day?▾
The operator says its buffet, station shop, second-hand book emporium and museum will all be open.
Will the same locomotive be used?▾
The operator reserves the right to change locomotives and rolling stock for operational reasons.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 19, 2026 from the official site: sdjr.co.uk. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: sdjr.co.uk

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