Our second railway of the day found us beside the football ground of Wells Football Club (“The Seasiders”) to ride on possibly the only Straight Line track of our entire adventure. The WHR links the main part of Wells with the beach and lifeboat station, which are about one mile apart.
This is an extremely popular and busy little railway, as it provides a neat short-cut for visitors to the town. As such, it must be one of the most “useful” of the railways we’re visiting, as it doesn’t simply exist as an attraction in itself. It does get very busy, so it may be worth your while biting the bullet and queuing, or telling one of your children to queue for you….
There are three engines taking turns on the track, and the staff are very friendly and willing to talk about what’s going on, lovely! The fare is paid for a one-way trip, and is £1.20 for adults, and £1 for children. You’ll be seated in covered carriages, which can be described as “cosy”.
Unfortunately we didn’t quite have enough time to visit the lifeboat station as Sam had spent so long playing in the nice little playground next to the town-end station…..and there was a mini-carnival taking place at the same time, so we kinda forgot about the railways for an hour or two…..
Wells itself is a nice little seaside town, and we’d recommend a visit. And while you’re there, hop on the WHR too!
Eight down.....eight (?) to go....
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