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:-
March 30, April 13/14, 20/21, 27
Next Open Days
Next Diesel Days - April 6/7, 13/14, 20/21. 27/28
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO OPERATIONAL ISSUES, DIESEL 31270,ATHENA, WILL NOT BE RUNNING AS PLANNED ON 28TH APRIL, THEREFORE ONE DIESEL, OUR TEDDY BEAR WILL OPERATE ON OUR MAIN DEMONSTRATION LINE. NO TRAINS WILL OPERATE ON OUR BRANCH LINE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Next Limited Run Days - April 3, 10, 17, 24
Next Steam Days - March 29/30/31; April 1
Special Events coming up:
1940's Weekend - 4/5/6 May
Mini May Gala - 10/11/12 May
Paddington - 25 May and 26 August
The Railway Centre is currently closed on Mondays, 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.
Lovely family visit - We had a lovely visit to the Railway Centre. Purchased a tea & cake as part of our package. Cake was great. Choice of about 8 different cakes including gluten free. We had toffee, lemon drizzle & Victoria sponge between us. All so tasty & fresh! Had a ride on the 2 trains and a look around the museum. Lovely few hours on a sunny day.
- Michelled8293 - Birmingham - Jul 2022
See a unique line-up of 41xx, 51xx and 61xx locomotives
Coal Stage water tank refurbishment - highly commended
1 December - Shuttering comes down to reveal the first walls cast
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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