Steam into the 40s
2-4 May - Unlimited steam train rides. Kids go Free! Explore our 21 acre living museum with additional period activities and reenactments
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
If you are visiting us this weekend - 28 February/1 March - be advised that the A34 Exit, Milton Interchange, will be closed, including all A4130 approaches. Please find an alternative route.
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 24 Feb 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 February 21, March 7 and 28
Next Open Days
Next Limited Run Steam Days 4/11/18/25 March
Next Steam Days - 3/4/5/6 April
Next Discovery Days - February 28 and 1 March
The Railway Centre is currently Open only at Weekends.
Last Admission: 2.30pm on all open days
What's Next
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
National Biscuit Day
29 May - Celebrate National Biscuit Day with us at Didcot Railway Centre! Free Biscuits!
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
Limited Run Days - DIESEL
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
Loved it! - I am, by no means, a train enthusiast, but this place converts you into one. I loved the displays, the steam trains onsite, the signalling centre etc. I left with a deeper appreciation of rail networks and am now facinated by the ins and outs of everything train related.
- Avidesh - August 2025
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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