Steam Into Christmas

Grab your tickets, make tracks to Didcot Railway Centre and Steam Into Christmas! Weekends 30th November, 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, December plus 21st, Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd December.

Book now to avoid disappointment - prices are currently held from 2022.

Steam into Christmas and help Santa find his missing reindeer!

Kids, there’s been a disaster, Santa’s reindeer have all escaped and are lost - you know that he needs them to deliver all the presents on Christmas Eve. 

We need your help! 

Can you help him find them? Explore the unique collection of Great Western Railway steam locomotives, carriages, wagons, buildings and small artefacts at our 21 acre museum set around the original 1932 engine shed whilst you locate all of the reindeer stations.

You’ll all receive a special passport and a stocking as you enter and as a reward, at each reindeer station, you’ll receive a small gift. Your visit will culminate with a visit to  Santa in our giant toy workshop where he’ll hear what you want to get for Christmas and you’ll get to choose your own gift from the selection on offer. Your entry ticket will also include unlimited train rides on our main demonstration line.

Our cafe will be open serving refreshments and there's also time to enjoy as you explore our original 1932 GWR Engine Shed.  Here, you can see more restored locomotives, and even climb onto the footplate of some.

Gates open at 9.30am and you will need to book a specific arrival time - you will receive a specially designed passport to help you keep track of which reindeer you find and map to help you find them. You should allow around 2 to 3 hours for your Steam Into Christmas experience but are welcome to stay longer if you wish – the Centre closes at 4.00pm.