Steam Days
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
For a full schedule of events see our calendar page:
We are open only on days indicated by coloured blocks and closed on days shown as grey or blank.
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:-
May 25/26
Next Open Days
Next Limited Run Days - May 1, 8, 15, 22
Next Steam Days - May 26, 29 (+Special events) - We're steaming every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday in May
Special Events coming up:
1940's Weekend - 4/5/6 May
Mini May Gala - 10/11/12 May
Paddington - 25 May and 26 August
Bluey and Bingo - 27 May
The Railway Centre is currently closed on Mondays (Except Bank Holidays), Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.
Last Admission: 2.30pm on all open days
Unlimited steam train rides. 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
Steam or diesel train rides available for part of the day. Our 21 acre living museum available to explore all day!
4/5/6 May - see what life would have been like on the railways during the war
11/12 May - With visiting Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway locomotive No. 752
25 May - Meet Paddington™ at Didcot Railway Centre (Also on 26 August)
27 May - Meet Bluey & Bingo™ at Didcot Railway Centre
16 June - Why not treat Dad this Father's Day - maybe book our Father's Day Special Offer for that little extra?
Getting here, loco roster, 10 things not to miss and accessibility information.
Fabulous for All Ages - It’s a railway preservation centre more than a museum, a real hands on experience with live steam, rides, climb aboard and so much to see, to do and to photograph. Add great cafe, shops, picnic areas with playgrounds and so many exhibits this is both a rail enthusiasts’ and a childrens’ dream, great for all ages. You’ll want to spend most of the day here. Fantastic… oh, and staffed by a team of exceptionally interested and knowledgeable volunteers. The best thing to do in Oxford for sure
- Jeremy J - Abergavenny - August 2023
Lord Peter Hendy officiates.
Come and See No. 752 at Didcot
See a unique line-up of 41xx, 51xx and 61xx locomotives
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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