Steam Days
Unlimited steam train rides. Explore our 21 acre living museum and experience 200 years of railway heritage
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 - Sat 21 Sep 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:-
September 21, October 5, 26, 27, 31
Next Open Days
Next Limited Run Days - September 11, 18, 25
Next Steam Days - September 1, 8, 14/15
Next Heritage Diesel Days - September 28/29
Special Events coming up:
Take 2! - 2-6-2 Autumn Gala - September 20-22
The Railway Centre is currently closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (apart from Friday September 20).
Last Admission: 2.30pm on all open days
What's Next
Discovery Days
With no trains running, explore our 21 acre living museum at leisure and get close to our exhibits
Limited Run Days
Steam or diesel train rides available for part of the day. Our 21 acre living museum available to explore all day!
Heritage Diesel Days
Unlimited diesel train rides. Explore our 21 acre living museum and experience 200 years of railway heritage
Take 2! - 2-6-2 Autumn Gala 2024
20/21/22 September - featuring visiting engines Ivatt 2-6-2 tank engines 41312 and 41241
A Christmas Carol - performed by Gerald Dickens
17th December - A one man theatrical performance. Mulled wine and mince pie included.
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.
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
Latest News
Help preserve our unique Grade II listed 1932 Engine Shed for future generations
How you can help to repair the centrepiece of Didcot Railway Centre
Brunel’s Descendants Help with Building Restoration
A visit from Jim and Zeb Noble
New Visitor Entrance Ramp formally opened
Lord Peter Hendy officiates.
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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