Heritage in Motion - featuring LBSCR H2-Class Atlantic No 32424 'Beachy Head'
23-25 May - Unlimited steam train rides. Explore our 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...
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 - Tue 12 May 2026
Buy a Gift and Virgin Experience Vouchers
Buy a Gift and Virgin Experience Vouchers can be used on any of our open days excluding our Steam into Christmas event. Please be aware that trains do not run on Discovery Days and have a shorter run time on Limited Run Days. 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. If you are using a Virgin Experience Voucher, please also provide the PIN number.
Swindon Panel
Next demonstrations on 16 and 23 May
Next Open Days
Next Limited Run Steam Days - 6, 13, 20 May
Next Steam Days - 2-4, 23-25, 29-31 May
Next Heritage Diesel Days - 9/10, 16/17 May
Next Discovery Days - 27/28 May
Next Special Events
Heritage in Motion - 23-25 May
National Biscuit Day - 29 May
The Railway Centre is currently Open only at Weekends and on Wednesdays, Bank Holiday Mondays and on 28/29 May
Last Admission: 2.30pm on all open days
What's Next
National Biscuit Day
29 May - Celebrate National Biscuit Day with us at Didcot Railway Centre! Free Biscuits!
Young Engineers' Weekend
6/7 June - A hands-on, family-friendly event introducing children to the world of steam locomotives - Pre-booking essential
Family Festival
25/26 July - Unlimited steam train rides. Explore our 21 acre living museum and experience 200 years of railway heritage
Steam Days
Unlimited steam train rides. Explore our 21 acre living museum and experience 200 years of railway heritage
Limited Run Days - STEAM
Train rides are available for part of the day. Explore our 21 acre living museum and experience 200 years of railway heritage
Heritage Diesel Days
Unlimited diesel train rides. 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
Plan Your Visit
Getting here, loco roster, 10 things not to miss and accessibility information.
Visitors' Views
Good family (or solo) day out - I had a great time here getting to see history up close. There was plenty to see and learn about, also riding on a steam train was an added bonus. I paid around £20 for a day visit with unlimited steam train rides. The admission fee is cheap and the shop and cafe are reasonably priced too. It was definitely worth the bus ride here
- Miguel L - February 2026
Latest News
Clive Hetherington has left the Great Western Society
A Royal Visit
The Duke of Gloucester visits Didcot Railway Centre
Former Chairman awarded MBE
Richard Croucher is awarded Membership of the Order of the British Empire in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours
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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