Steam into the 40s
3-5 May - Unlimited steam train rides. Explore our 21 acre living museum and experience 200 years of railway heritage
Explore the unique collection of Great Western Railway steam locomotives, carriages, wagons, buildings and small artefacts at our 21 acre living museum set around the original 1932 Engine Shed
We are completely closed on days with a white or grey background and open only on days with a brightly coloured block.
For a full schedule of events see our calendar page:
Buy a Gift and Virgin Experience Vouchers
Buy a Gift and Virgin Experience Vouchers can be used on yellow or purple days on our calendar. To visit using your voucher please email us with the voucher code, the date you'd like to visit and a contact number and we will send you an email confirmation.
Swindon Panel
Swindon Panel will be open on the following dates:-
April 9, 13
Next Open Days
Next Steam Days - April 9, 12/13, 16, 18-20
Next Limited Run Days - April 2, 23, 30
Next Heritage Diesel Days - April 5/6, 26/27
Next Discovery Days - April 10, 11, 17
Next Special Events
Steam into the 40s - May 3-5
Rivals Reunited - Flying Scotsman and Pendennis Castle - Specified dates 14 May - 1 June (different events on various days)
The Railway Centre is currently Open on weekends and Wednesdays
Last Admission: 2.30pm on all open days
3-5 May - Unlimited steam train rides. Explore our 21 acre living museum and experience 200 years of railway heritage
Steam Days on 24-26, 28, 31 May - Pre-booking essential
Specified dates between 14 May & 1 June - Pre-booking essential
Specified dates between 14 May & 1 June - Pre-booking essential
Unlimited steam train rides. Explore our 21 acre living museum and experience 200 years of railway heritage
Train rides are available for part of the day. Explore our 21 acre living museum and experience 200 years of railway heritage
Unlimited diesel train rides. Explore our 21 acre living museum and experience 200 years of railway heritage
With no trains running, explore our 21 acre living museum at leisure and get close to our exhibits
Getting here, loco roster, 10 things not to miss and accessibility information.
A great day out for train enthusiasts! - This was a brilliant visit for any train enthusiast / obsessive! We visited on a steam day which was an added bonus. Plenty of engines to appreciate, on a site that has the added bonus of being virtually part of the Didcot Parkway station, which is a very busy station and a must for avid train spotters! Staff at the Centre are friendly, helpful and knowledgable. There’s an excellent food outlet at very reasonable prices, and plenty of areas to enjoy your own picnic. We really enjoyed our visit!
- HeatheratNP - August 2024
Development funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund
'Flying Scotsman' and 'Pendennis Castle' Together Again!
How you can help to repair the centrepiece of Didcot Railway Centre
We have around 4,000 members including over 250 active volunteers who help run the Centre.
Didcot Railway Centre is the home of the Great Western Society
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