Discovery Days
Weekends in November - With no trains running, explore our 21 acre living museum at leisure and get close to our exhibits
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 - Mon 4 Dec 2023
Next Discovery Days - 30/31 December
Next Event: Steam into Christmas - December 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 21-23
The Railway Centre is currently closed on Weekdays
What's Next
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.
A Christmas Carol - performed by Gerald Dickens
Thursday 14 December - A one man theatrical performance. Mulled wine and mince pie included.
Steam Days 2024
2024 Steam Days. 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
Fabulous for All Ages - It’s a railway preservation centre more than a museum, a real hands on experience with live steam, rides, climb aboard and so much to see, to do and to photograph. Add great cafe, shops, picnic areas with playgrounds and so many exhibits this is both a rail enthusiasts’ and a childrens’ dream, great for all ages. You’ll want to spend most of the day here. Fantastic… oh, and staffed by a team of exceptionally interested and knowledgeable volunteers. The best thing to do in Oxford for sure
- Jeremy J - Abergavenny - August 2023
Latest News
Ramp Progress
1 December - Shuttering comes down to reveal the first walls cast
Entrance Ramp - First Concrete Pour
Progress as of 5th November, with the first major concrete pour
Pitchford Hall arrives for Gala
Our latest visitor is delivered to Didcot West Yard
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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