Living Museum of the Great Western Railway
Welcome to Didcot Railway Centre
See our unique collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and small relics based around the original 1930s engine shed
Next Special Event - A Festive Day Out with Thomas - Weekends 30 Nov - 22 Dec
Extra tickets released for Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December - come along between 11.00am and 2.30pm and pay on arrival.
Order your 2020 GWS Calendar - beautiful paintings of GWR scenes by Sean Bolan
Wonderful day out. Took my 3 year old Grandson to visit Thomas and Father Christmas, it was also his birthday. We arrived late and had missed our time allocated, my daughter explained this to a member of staff who straight away said this was not a problem at all we could just go on the next train. Every staff member who I understand are nearly all volunteers were absolutely fabulous, several of them singing Happy birthday to my Grandson. Nothing was too much trouble, they never rushed us even went it was time to see Santa. We visited the gift shop, everything was reasonably priced which is unusual. We all had a wonderful time and my Grandson left feeling a very happy boy.
- Barbara F. Oxford - 3-Dec-18
Wonderful day out. Took my 3 year old Grandson to visit Thomas and Father Christmas, it was also his birthday. We arrived late and had missed our time allocated, my daughter explained this to a member of staff who straight away said this was not a problem at all we could just go on the next train. Every staff member who I understand are nearly all volunteers were absolutely fabulous, several of them singing Happy birthday to my Grandson. Nothing was too much trouble, they never rushed us even went it was time to see Santa. We visited the gift shop, everything was reasonably priced which is unusual. We all had a wonderful time and my Grandson left feeling a very happy boy.
- Barbara F. Oxford - 3-Dec-18
On Arrival
Our entrance is through the ticket hall and original steam age subway of Didcot Parkway station.
Please advise GWR ticket barrier staff at the mainline station that you are visiting the Centre and they will allow you access. (You will need to show your Railway Centre tickets when you exit).
What's Next
Swindon Panel Days
Step into a signalman's shoes and have a go at controlling the trains - 1960s style!
Plan Your Visit
Opening times. admission charges, how to get here, loco roster and accessibility information.
How To Find Us
Travelling to Didcot
Explore
our historic buildings, locomotives, rolling stock and the exciting things to see and do.
Support Us
Help us maintain and run the railway, join the Great Western Society or help raise funds.
The Great Western Society
Didcot Railway Centre is the home of the Great Western Society
Things To Do
10 things to do for Families and Adults
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