Murder Mystery Events 2026

Full Stop - Murder! - 26th September 2026

It's 1929. The next train might be delayed - there’s a dead body in the Waiting Room! Travel writer, Miles Suppertrak has written his final chapter but which of his travelling companions is cutting short his career? Is publisher Mac Millan pressed for a deadline? Is fiancée Bree Fenn-Cownter hiding something in her dust jacket? Or is secretary, Celia Wholesupp looking for something between the covers?

Duration: 3 hours

Location: Departs from Bishops Lydeard, travels to Minehead and returns.

Booking: Advanced booking is essential, as spaces are limited.

Accessibility: We are unable to accommodate mobility scooters and wheelchairs on these services. If you have any accessibility requirements, please give us a call on 01643 704996.

Dogs: 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.

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 704996.

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)

Palm Oil is used for all frying.

The drinks options for the Murder Mystery Specials are:

WSR Quantock Steamer Ale, an amber beer served in a 440ml can with an 3.8% ABV

Thatcher’s Gold Cider 440ml Can 4.8% ABV

Carlsberg Lager Pint Can 3.4% ABV

Red Wine Hidden Road Merlot 187ml 11% Vol

Rose Wine Hidden Road White Zinfandel 187ml 10.5%

White Wine Pinot Grigio 187ml 11%

Pink Gin & tonic can 250ml 5% Vol

Orange Juice

Apple Juice

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.

Please note that the times are approximate and may change. If this is the case, we will contact you by email.