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 - Thu 10 Oct 2024

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:-

October 5, 26, 27, 31

Next Open Days

Next Limited Run Days - October 2, 9, 16, 23

Next Steam Days - October 26/27, 31

Next Discovery Days - October 5/6, 12/13, 19/20, 30

Special Events coming up:

Steam into Christmas - November 30, December 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22/23

The Railway Centre is currently closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Last Admission: 2.30pm on all open days

What's Next

Steam Days

Steam Days

Unlimited steam train rides. Explore our 21 acre living museum and experience 200 years of railway heritage

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Limited Run Days

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

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Steam Into Christmas

Steam Into Christmas

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.

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Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit

Getting here, loco roster, 10 things not to miss and accessibility information.

Visitors' Views



A day of steam and dreams, enjoying the magic of our railway history - Really worth a visit. Lovely surroundings. Many trains and other interesting departments to visit. Friendly service. Good food. Clean toilet facilities. We had gorgeous weather that gave us the chance to sit outside beside rose bushes or on the grass in the picnic area, when we needed a break. The smaller children's play area is extremely impressive. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. Trains, games and education. All in one package. It will certainly be a wonderful experience for the younger generation to spend time and energy to assist in the creation the construction of such an important historical part of our history. Many more helpful hands will surely be most welcome to help this wonderful organization able to thrive.

- VEEKAYChichester - August 2024


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