Didcot Railway Centre

The Great Western Railway was incorporated in 1835 to build the railway from Bristol to London, designed and engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Members of the Great Western Society have created a living museum at Didcot, based around the original engine shed and depot to which has been added a typical branchline and country station, signalling demonstrations and a recreation of Brunel's original broad gauge trackwork, complete with a replica of the Fire Fly locomotive built in 1840. There is a large collection of GWR steam locomotives, carriages and wagons. Steam days and special events throughout the year when you can ride in the 1930's trains. New for younger visitors - the Science, Learning and Railways exhibition.

Opening Times

2012 - Opening 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012

Tickets Information

Road Directions

On A4130 signed from A34 and M4 jct 13.

Public Transport Directions

From Didcot Parkway station it is 2 minutes' walk to Didcot Railway Centre.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre
• Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

• All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
• Guide Dogs Permitted

Parking & Transport

• Parking (charge)
• Parking (free)

Catering

• On-Site cafe/restaurant - Cafeteria serving lunches and hot and cold snacks
• Picnic Site

Payment Methods

• Approx length of visit - 2 hours to all day
• Delta accepted
• Groups Accepted - No
• Maestro Accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Max group size - 9999
• Min group size - 15
• Open by appointment outside normal opening times
• Special group rates
• TIC Staff Admitted Free
• Visa accepted

Establishment Features

• Conference facilities
• Dogs Accepted
• Toilets

Specialist Features

• Marketed Towards Children
• Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

• Demonstrations Given
• Educational Visits Accepted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups