Didcot Railway Centre
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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) |
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Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
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
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Admission non steam days Adult | £4.00 |
| Admission non steam days Child | £3.00 |
| Admission non steam days Family | £12.00 |
| Admission non steam days Seniors | £3.50 |
| Special events Adult | £9.50 |
| Special events Child | £7.50 |
| Special events Family | £29.00 |
| Special events Seniors | £8.00 |
| Steam days Adult | £7.50 |
| Steam days Child | £6.50 |
| Steam days Family | £26.00 |
| Steam days Seniors | £7.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
VAQAS Accreditation
Awards
- Visit Britain Awards -
Code of Practice 2011 - Tourism South East Award -
Visit Oxfordshire Member 2012
Gradings
- Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction
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.
