Cannington Farm

19/09/2026

What an incredible day it's been with around 600 people visiting the viaduct so far. Such a great atmosphere and it all ran smoothly due to the hard work of For The Love of a Railway and Axminster Town Council. Here's a little video from yesterday taken before the kick off, with my own 5 minutes (10 seconds) of fame!

19/09/2026

16/09/2026

Our latest newsletter is on the website! Just click on the newsletter tab at www.canningtonfarm.com, to hear a bit more about what we've been up to. We hope you had a wonderful one, and are enjoying these more autumnal mornings 🍂

14/09/2026

NEW for 2027 🚨 we are soooooo excited to announce that we have been granted our planning permission for both a safari tent, and the Cannington Sleeper Carriage 🚃 (design image shown here!) These will be located in our lower field, where guests can feel even closer to nature. You'll be nestled under the stars, with all the luxuries and bespoke touches that make your stay one to remember. Follow us on Instagram/Facebook and www.canningtonfarm.com for all the latest 🌱

02/09/2026

A gorgeous write up from our local charity For The Love of a Railway, who have undertaken the enormous but incredible task of opening the viaduct for members of the public. This one is booked up but hopefully they'll be more to come from this amazing charity. Thanks for your support!

09/08/2026

Sunday funday. Join us while we feed and check on the animals 🥰

24/07/2026

Come and walk along the viaduct!! Organised by the fantastic local charity For The Love of a Railway

🚂 A unique heritage weekend is coming your way!

For the first time in more than 60 years, the public will have the chance to experience Cannington Viaduct, the last surviving major structure of the magical Axminster to Lyme Regis Railway, which served our communities from 1903 until its closure in 1965.

Revisit the Viaduct will take place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September, bringing together local history and the glorious countryside on the Devon / Dorset border in a very special celebration.

The weekend will include:
• Guided, stewarded walks from Uplyme to the viaduct.
• The opportunity to stand on the viaduct deck for the first time since the railway closed.
• For those who prefer not to make the walk, a heritage hub at Uplyme Village Hall with displays, refreshments and the premiere of a new short film telling the story of the viaduct and the branch line.

Admission will be FREE, but because numbers on the viaduct must be carefully managed, advance booking will be essential.

🎟️ Our online box office opens on 1 August, when full details and tickets will become available.

This exciting community project has been made possible by a team that includes For the Love of a Railway, National Highways Historical Railways Estate, Axminster Town Council, Uplyme Parish Council, Devon County Council and South Western Railway. Its success very much depends upon volunteers and on access kindly given by Shapwick Grange Farm.

Please save the dates – and help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family and anyone who remembers, loves or simply wants to discover the wonderful Axminster to Lyme Regis Railway.

More info: https://fortheloveofarailway.co.uk/viaduct

20/07/2026

Post school hay making today 🚜

21/04/2026

Our latest additions - five little runner ducklings 🐥 cuteness overload!