Bishops Lydeard Mill
Bishops Lydeard Mill is a beautiful watermill set in a country village - perfectly restored to working order. Among the many traditional trades and crafts displayed are the wheelwright's shop, transported from Devon and preserved exactly as it was left on the day the owner shut up shop, and the equally authentic Blacksmith's shop. Another aspect of the Mill and Rural Life Museum presentations are the models depicting the many types of mills that exist plus various scenic displays and some 30 carriages and wagons.
It's easy to reach Bishops Lydeard Mill in Bishops Lydeard, by train. Simply hop on a train to Taunton station - then it's a half-hour bus ride on the 23 bus - or a 16-minute taxi ride away.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit Bishops Lydeard Mill’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
- Monday to Friday open from 06:10:00 until 20:00:00
- Saturday open from 06:10:00 until 20:00:00
- Sunday open from 08:00:00 until 20:00:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at all times. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
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| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Starbucks on platform 5 and Dashi Cafe on platform 2. Vending machines also available. |
| ATM | Available |
| ATM notes | Station entrance |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | The toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | Connect to "GWR Free Station WiFi". |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | Meeting point: Gateline. |
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| Customer Service notes | Please visit https://www.railhelp.co.uk/gwr/ for GWR Help & Support. Or contact our social media team @gwrhelp. |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | APCOA Parking (UK) Limited |
| Car parking spaces | 264 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 82 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Platforms 1 and 5 |
| Cycle storage notes | There are stands available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Taunton station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include:
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First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Taunton
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Edinburgh (Waverley) | CrossCountry | 15:53 | 5 | On time |
| to Penzance | Great Western Railway | 15:55 | 2 | On time |
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 16:05 | 5 | On time |
| to Minehead Bus | Great Western Railway | 16:09 | On time | |
| to Cardiff Central | Great Western Railway | 16:17 | 5 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Plymouth | CrossCountry | 15:52 | 5 | On time |
| from Cardiff Central | Great Western Railway | 15:52 | 2 | On time |
| from Exeter St David's | Great Western Railway | 16:02 | 5 | On time |
| from Minehead Bus | Great Western Railway | 16:10 | On time | |
| from Penzance | Great Western Railway | 16:16 | 5 | On time |