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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Bucks Rail Centre - Beattie & Swanscombe under footbridge

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Revisit the golden age of steam at one of the largest railway collections in the UK. Opening easter to end of Octobe, ride our steam hauled passenger trains and miniature railway, which run on Sundays and Bank Holidays and during school holidays. The Visitor Centre offers historic exhibits of locomotives, a gift shop and a restaurant. Regular special transport-oriented weekend events, 'Thomas and Friends' visits and 'Santa Steamings'.

Little known facts;
1. One of the largest railway collections in the UK.
2. Over 40 family events held each year.
3. A working steam museum.

Opening Times

2012 (25/03/2012 - 04/11/2012)
DayTimes
Monday10:3016:30
Tuesday10:3016:30
Wednesday10:3016:30
Thursday10:3016:30
Friday10:3016:30
Saturday10:3017:30
Sunday10:3017:30
Bank Holiday10:3017:30

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside
  • Village Location

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Light refreshments available with seating for up to 80
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 2.5 hours
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 150
  • Min group size - 15
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Event Venue
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M40. Follow signs to A41. Follow brown and white signs. Centre is signed off A41 at Waddesden 5 miles north west of Aylesbury and 10 miles south east of Bicester.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Aylesbury. Bus 16.

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