Event Summary
Duration: 3.5 hours
Location: Departing from Bishops Lydeard (boarding is from 18.45)
Booking: Advanced booking is highly recommended, as spaces are limited.
Accessibility: We are unable to accommodate mobility scooters and wheelchairs on these specials. If you have any accessibility requirements, please give us a call on 01643 704 996.
Dogs: Please note that dogs are not permitted for the Murder Mystery events
Calling all amateur sleuths!!
Do you see yourself as Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes? Well, the West Somerset Railway's Murder Mystery season is a must for all you amateur crime fighters!
As you go peacefully about your train journey, the actors will be staging a murderous tale for you to solve.
Apart from the dastardly doings, your steam train ride will also include fish and chips, plus a drink served at your seat on the outward journey. There will also be Styles ice cream served as you travel back to Bishops Lydeard.
The entertainment begins on the platform (Bishops Lydeard) promptly at 19:00. Boarding is from 18:45. Passengers should arrive in good time to find their seats and leave the train again for the first scene on the platform.
The dress code is 'smart casual' and we encourage you to enter the spirit of the event by dressing in appropriate period costume if you desire!
Please be aware due to the nature of the stock, we are unable to accommodate mobility scooters and wheelchairs on these specials. If you have any accessible requirements, please do give us a call on 01643 704 996.
These evenings are not suitable for children.
Please note that no dogs are permitted on this service, with the exception of assistance dogs. Please advise us of this in advance when making your booking.
The food options for the Murder Mystery Specials are:
- Standard Fish and Chips
- Jumbo Sausage and Chips
- Chicken and Chips (gluten free option)
- Vegetarian Burger and Chips
- Halloumi fries and Chips (gluten free option)
The drinks options for the Murder Mystery Specials are:
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WSR Quantock Steamer Ale, an amber beer served in a 440ml can with an 3.8% ABV
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Thatcher’s Gold Cider 440ml Can 4.8% ABV
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Carlsberg Lager Pint Can 3.4% ABV
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Red Wine Hidden Road Merlot 187ml 11% Vol
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Rose Wine Hidden Road White Zinfandel 187ml 10.5%
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White Wine Pinot Grigio 187ml 11%
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Pink Gin & tonic can 250ml 5% Vol
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Orange Juice
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Apple Juice
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Bottle of Water
Upon booking your tickets, these options will appear in a tick box format. Please select one menu option and one drink option for each person travelling.
DATES & TIMES
Dates & Times |
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Prices | |
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| Murder Mystery Adult | £80.00 |
2025 Plots
War may be raging on the Continent, but back home life must go on – but not for Farmer Cyst – he’s just been found murdered on his way to market! Who could have wanted him dead? Could flirty young Dee Peat have been too hot for him to handle? Has local spiv Stanley Knyffe made him a final offer? Or has Land Army girl Molly Coddle been pulling more than just potatoes? Luckily, Detective Inspector Bauls is on hand to keep you steaming ahead with your investigations.
It’s 1949 and the Thymely over Actin village show is being held for the first time in a decade where there are accolades galore for the various winners. As the train pulls in packed with excited fayre-goers and judges, it appears that someone has their eye on a much bigger prize – murder! Special guest and head judge, Lady Rose Garden has been found dead in her private compartment. But who is the culprit? It’s known that 3 people have recently crossed paths with the victim so could it be one of them? Has keen baker, Charity Cayse suffered a soggy bottom? Is flower arranger Marion Hayste too keen to blossom? Or has champion vegetable grower, Hugh Mungus taken a leek too far? The case is afoot, and D.I. Archie Bauls is on hand to lead you to the ultimate prize – Best Detective!
It’s been a lovely day out in Thymely over Actin and the members of the Little Hampton Brass Rubbing Society are catching their train home. Unfortunately, one of their group has already departed! Who could possibly have murdered friendly Roger Mee? Has he rubbed new member Julie Verlyeton up the wrong way? Is founder member Norman Church more interested in the dead than the living? Or has Society stalwart Rosa Buvitt uncovered something nasty in the tombstones? D.I Bauls will ensure you know your brass from your elbow as you rub away to reveal the truth.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE
You have agreed to our standard terms and conditions by purchasing your ticket and checking the box to say that you accept them.
Our terms and conditions can be found on our website here https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/terms-and-conditions.
1. If you do not wish to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, your tickets should be returned to us within 10 days of receipt
2. Please check your tickets upon receipt and advise us promptly of any errors. Errors cannot be rectified on the day of your visit.
3. The contract of tickets acceptance will be governed by English Law and subject to the jurisdiction of the English Courts.
4. Tickets are strictly non-transferable. You cannot transfer or amend your tickets after booking.
5. Limited parking for visitors will be available as stated above in the ticket information.
6. We will not take responsibility for delay or non-attendance by you, caused by bad weather, traffic conditions or any other factors that delay your arrival at the station.
7. Pets are not allowed on Fish and Chip Services services. Assistance dogs are, however, accepted.
8. We retain the right to alter, cancel and suspend the service for safety or other operational reasons. In this instance, we will offer you an alternative service of similar value.
9. Payments for tickets must be made in full, at the time of booking.
10. We reserve the right to refuse any booking for reasons we consider necessary.
11. We will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to any vehicle, clothing or personal belongings during your visit. Any found lost property will be held at Minehead Information Office for 1 week, after this time items will be disposed of.
12. Refunds will only be issued if a service is cancelled by us and it is not possible to rearrange you on to another Santa Express service. Refunds will not be issued for any other reason.
13. This ticket is issued subject to the Rules and Regulations of the West Somerset Railway PLC. Full details are available on request.
14. It is the responsibility of the ticket holder to ascertain whether a service has been cancelled and the date and time of any rearranged service. If a service is cancelled or rescheduled, we will use reasonable endeavours to notify ticket holders of the cancellation once we have received the relevant authorisation from the West Somerset Railway PLC.
15. The management reserves the right to refuse admission should patrons breach any Rules and Regulations of the West Somerset Railway PLC. The management may on occasions have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
16. A £5 administration fee per booking will be charged for any subsequent booking alteration. No refunds will be given once tickets are issued. The Management cannot be held responsible for any tickets which are lost or stolen. West Somerset Railway PLC reserves the right to cancel ticket bookings which it reasonably suspects to have been made fraudulently.
17. The West Somerset Railway PLC operates a No Smoking policy. This includes e-cigarettes.
18. The unauthorized use of photographic and recording equipment for public use is prohibited.
19. The West Somerset Railway PLC accepts no responsibility for any personal property.
20. Ticket holders consent to filming and sound recording as visitors.
21. If a service is rescheduled, ticket holders will be offered tickets to the rescheduled service, equivalent to the face value of the ticket. If a service is cancelled, ticket holders will be offered travel on an alternative service (subject to availability) up to the value on the ticket.
