Steam Into Christmas
Help Santa find his missing reindeer! Explore our 21 acre site to find each of Santa's lost reindeer, culminating in a visit to the grotto to meet Santa.
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 grey background and open only on days with a brightly coloured block.
Note that on 17th December we are open only to those attending the 'A Christmas Carol' event. Now fully sold out.
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:-
December 1, 7, 15, 21
Next Open Days
Next Steam Days - January 1
Next Discovery Days - January 4/5, 11/12, 18/19, 25/26
Special Events coming up:
Steam into Christmas - November 30, December 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22/23
The Railway Centre is currently closed Monday - Friday (with the exception of Monday 23 December).
Last Admission: 2.30pm on all open days
Help Santa find his missing reindeer! Explore our 21 acre site to find each of Santa's lost reindeer, culminating in a visit to the grotto to meet Santa.
Unlimited steam 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
17th December - A one man theatrical performance. Mulled wine and mince pie included.
Getting here, loco roster, 10 things not to miss and accessibility information.
Santa 2024 - We visited for Steam into Christmas and absolutely loved it. The kids said it was the best Santa experience they have ever been too and want to come back next year. Great value for money and staff extremely knowledgeable. Nothing was too much when the little ones kept asking questions.
- Foodies89 - Oxford - December 2024
How you can help to repair the centrepiece of Didcot Railway Centre
A visit from Jim and Zeb Noble
Lord Peter Hendy officiates.
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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