WEST Somerset Railway welcomed visitors from far and wide to their second Christmas Market on Thursday.

The event featured a number craft stall, local produce, artwork, luxury chocolates and bottled beers.

Watchet Town Crier David Milton came to event and there was live music from the Minehead Male Voice Choir and the Pipes and Drums Band of the fire brigade.

Station manager Pam Hawkins said: "It a was fantastic event and drew a large crowd. The music was really stirring as it welcomed in the train from London Victoria."