Discovery Days
30/31 December - With no trains running, explore our 21 acre living museum at leisure and get close to our exhibits
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
What's Happening Soon...
For a full schedule of events see our calendar page:
Full Calendar
We are open only on days indicated by coloured blocks and closed on days shown as grey or blank.
Latest Information - Mon 11 Dec 2023
Next Discovery Days - 30/31 December and Weekends in January
Next Event: Steam into Christmas - December 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 21-23
The Railway Centre is currently closed on Weekdays (Other than 21/22 December). We are also closed on Sunday 24 December
What's Next
Steam Into Christmas and 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.
A Christmas Carol - performed by Gerald Dickens
Thursday 14 December - A one man theatrical performance. Mulled wine and mince pie included.
Steam Days 2024
2024 Steam Days. Unlimited steam train rides. Explore our 21 acre living museum and experience 200 years of railway heritage
Plan Your Visit
Getting here, loco roster, 10 things not to miss and accessibility information.
Visitors’ Views
Amazing Day Out - We went today and had an absolutely wonderful, Christmasy day out.
- Victoria W. - December 2022
We spent 3.5 hours searching for reindeer, riding steam trains and looking at the trains and carriages.
The gifts on the reindeer hunt were lovely, no plastic rubbish. The food at the cafe was good too and all the staff were friendly and welcoming. Especially the elves when visiting Santa.
I would highly recommend and will definitely be returning next Christmas if not before.
Latest News
Ramp Progress
1 December - Shuttering comes down to reveal the first walls cast
Entrance Ramp - First Concrete Pour
Progress as of 5th November, with the first major concrete pour
Pitchford Hall arrives for Gala
Our latest visitor is delivered to Didcot West Yard
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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