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...
We are completely closed on days with a white or grey background and open only on days with a brightly coloured block.
For a full schedule of events see our calendar page:
Full Calendar
Latest Information - Thu 17 Jul 2025
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:-
July 20, 23, August 2, 13, 27
Next Special Events
- Paddington at Didcot - 16 August
- The Railway Children Live - 27, 30/31 August
- Brick Adventures at Didcot Railway Centre - 30/31 August
Next Open Days
Next Steam Days - July 19/20, 23, 26/27, 30, August 2/3, 6, 9/10. 13
Next Limited Run Days - July 16
Next Discovery Days - July 17/18, 24/25, 31, August 1, 7/8, 14/15
The Railway Centre is currently Open from Wednesday to Sunday.
Last Admission: 2.30pm on all open days
What's Next
The Railway Children Afternoon Shows Live at Didcot Railway Centre
27, 30/31 August 2025
Brick Adventures at Didcot Railway Centre
30/31 August - Do you love the brick? Come and celebrate the world's most popular building brick and delight in the displays
Brick Adventures Limited Edition Mini Build at Didcot Railway Centre
30th and 31st August
Autumn Steam Gala 2025 - featuring 1466, 1450 and SECR 01 Class No 65
5-7 September - Join us for a multi engine event, with tours of some of our normally closed areas
Steam Days
Unlimited steam train rides. Explore our 21 acre living museum and experience 200 years of railway heritage
Limited Run Days
Train rides are available for part of the day. Explore our 21 acre living museum and experience 200 years of railway heritage
Discovery Days
With no trains running, explore our 21 acre living museum at leisure and get close to our exhibits
August 23rd - 25th - The launch of our pioneering locomotive 1466
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
A great day out for train enthusiasts! - This was a brilliant visit for any train enthusiast / obsessive! We visited on a steam day which was an added bonus. Plenty of engines to appreciate, on a site that has the added bonus of being virtually part of the Didcot Parkway station, which is a very busy station and a must for avid train spotters! Staff at the Centre are friendly, helpful and knowledgable. There’s an excellent food outlet at very reasonable prices, and plenty of areas to enjoy your own picnic. We really enjoyed our visit!
- HeatheratNP - August 2024
Latest News
Former Chairman awarded MBE
Richard Croucher is awarded Membership of the Order of the British Empire in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours
Heritage Fund support for historic Engine Shed restoration
Development funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Steam Legends Unite at Didcot Railway Centre
'Flying Scotsman' and 'Pendennis Castle' Together Again!
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
Members' Area
Members' Area
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