Spring Steam Days
May 21, 28/29 and weekends in June - Unlimited steam train rides; 200 years of railway heritage & much more!
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
Wonderful, relaxed, day out - We visited on a Saturday, for one of the non-operation open days. It was wonderful to be able to wander round pretty much everywhere, with no crowds, no queuing, and no rush to catch trains, or find a seat. We were able to look at all aspects of railways, in close up, with my little boy. Beautiful weather helped, and we were able to eat outside twice. Very keen volunteers in the signalling demo, who looked immensely happy signalling trains. The multi-story is a short hike, but good value, and plenty of spaces.
- Prairie Sun - March 2022
Latest Information - Mon 23 May 2022
Next Steam Days - May 28/29, June 2-5
Next Discovery Days - Wednesdays in May and on Jun 1
The Railway Centre is open only on Weekends, Wednesdays and Bank Holidays in May
What's Next
Discovery Days
Wednesdays in May and June 1 - Why not explore our 21 acre living museum at your leisure and get close up to our exhibits?
Jubilee Bank Holiday Steam Days
June 2-5 - See our own 'Royal Family' including two 'Kings' and two 'Castles'
Plan Your Visit
Getting here, loco roster, 10 things not to miss and accessibility information.
Calendar
Dates of all running days, discovery days and events are on our calendar
Latest News
New Old Coach for Didcot Railway Centre
We are pleased to have taken delivery of GWR Coach No. 820
Multiple Awards at the Heritage Railway Association ceremony
Two significant awards (and a runner-up!)
Coal Stage Conservation and Repairs Begin
Scaffolding surrounds the 1932 structure
Join Us and Get Involved
We have around 4,000 members including over 250 active volunteers who help run the Centre.
The Great Western Society
Didcot Railway Centre is the home of the Great Western Society
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