We're Steaming Again! Open Every Sat, Sun & Weds
Take a short steam train journey and start exploring
Living Museum of the Great Western Railway
Welcome to Didcot Railway Centre
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're Steaming Again! Weekends & Wednesdays from 14 April
Support us with a donation to our Diamond Jubilee Fund - Donate Now
Just had my first steam trip out of the year!
- Nigel Ridgeon - July 2020
Enjoying hugely the fabulous and now very well Covid-secure safely organised Didcot Railway Centre. Many thanks and congratulations to all the volunteers here doing a simply-arranged friendly but clearly safe service. Their "We're good to go!" badge is definitely deserved.
Latest Information - Sun 18 Apr 2021
Help support us at this difficult time - donate to our Diamond Jubilee Fund.
The Railway Centre is currently closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Find Out More
May Bank Holiday Steam Days | 1 - 3 May
See trains on both demonstration lines as 1340 Trojan returns to service
Centre's Covid Measures Certified
Recognition from Visit Engalnd and World Travel & Tourism Council
Culture Recovery Fund Grant for Centre
The award of £114,015 from the Government’s £1.57 billion CRF will help us reopen and recover
Spring Steam Days Weekends and Weds 19 May - 20 June
21 acres of heritage and unlimited steam train rides
Bank Holiday Steam Up - 29, 30 & 31 May
See and ride behind three contrasting GWR locomotives - including newly-restored 1340
Recognition for Unsung Hero
Volunteer photographer Frank scoops prestigious tourism award
Join Us and Get Involved
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY Get onboard and help keep the history of the GWR alive.
Diamond Jubilee Fund
Raising funds to provide a foundation for the next chapter of development
Tuesday Treasures
BLOG - Discover fascinating hidden gems from our Museum and Archive
Plan Your Visit
Getting here, loco roster, 10 things not to miss and accessibility information.
Find Us
Travelling to Didcot
10 Things Not To Miss
10 things not to miss
Support Us
Help us maintain and run the railway, join the Great Western Society or help raise funds.
The Great Western Society
Didcot Railway Centre is the home of the Great Western Society
Members' Area
Members' Area
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