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.
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 grey background and open only on days with a brightly coloured block.
Note that on 17th December we are open only to those attending the 'A Christmas Carol' event. Now fully sold out.
For a full schedule of events see our calendar page:
Full Calendar
Latest Information - Mon 9 Dec 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:-
December 1, 7, 15, 21
Next Open Days
Next Steam Days - January 1
Next Discovery Days - January 4/5, 11/12, 18/19, 25/26
Special Events coming up:
Steam into Christmas - November 30, December 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22/23
The Railway Centre is currently closed Monday - Friday (with the exception of Monday 23 December).
Last Admission: 2.30pm on all open days
What's Next
Steam Days
Unlimited steam 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
A Christmas Carol - performed by Gerald Dickens
17th December - A one man theatrical performance. Mulled wine and mince pie included.
Plan Your Visit
Getting here, loco roster, 10 things not to miss and accessibility information.
Visitors' Views
Amazing Day Out - We went today and had an absolutely wonderful, Christmasy day out.
- Victoria W. - December 2022
We spent 3.5 hours searching for reindeer, riding steam trains and looking at the trains and carriages.
The gifts on the reindeer hunt were lovely, no plastic rubbish. The food at the cafe was good too and all the staff were friendly and welcoming. Especially the elves when visiting Santa.
I would highly recommend and will definitely be returning next Christmas if not before.
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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