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Didcot Railway, Didcot

Didcot Railway

Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 7NJ
Tel: +44(0) 1235 817200

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Didcot Railway online: information and bookings

See the steam trains from the golden age of the Great Western Railway. There are steam engines in the original engine shed and a recreation of Brunel's broad gauge railway with a replica of the 'Fire Fly" locomotive dating from 1840. On Steamdays the engines come to life with rides in the 1930s carriages along a typical country branch line and there is a regular programme of special events throughout the year including 'Day Out with Thomas'.

Didcot Railway Centre is situated at Didcot Parkway rail station with direct trains from London Paddington, Bristol etc. It is signed from the M4 (junction 13) and A34. The Centre is open at weekends throughout the year and daily during most school holidays and from late May to early September.

Didcot Railway, Didcot

Facilities
• Restaurant
• Picnic Area
• Souvenir Shop
• Original Working 1932 GWR Locomotive Shed
• Signalling Centre
• Railway Themed Playpark

Weddings and Conferences
CORPORATE FUNCTIONS
Company Corporate Day - Why not hire the Railway Centre for the day for your company. Steam an engine for footplate rides, including a behind the scenes guided tour giving an opportunity to see the many restoration projects that are underway. Our Refreshment Room can be used for large groups.

Business Breakfast - An early morning start with 5 course traditional English breakfast amid the nostalgia of the 1930s served in our Refreshment Room, followed by a guest speaker or tour of the Railway Centre. Our Refreshment Room can be used for large groups.

Opening Times
• The Centre opens to visitors at 10:30 am.
• On Summer Weekends and Steamdays it closes at 5 pm.
• On Winter Weekends (January, February, November & December) and on Midweek days it closes at 4 pm.
• Day Out with Thomas events open at 9:30am.
• Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

In case of alteration, please check prices, opening times and any specific important information before booking or visiting

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