The most famous steam engine in the world - Flying Scotsman - comes to Didcot Railway Centre.
Visitors have a chance to ride behind Flying Scotsman in our genuine vintage carriages and enjoy all our other activities. Flying Scotsman will be running all day so there will be lots of chances to photograph the engine as she runs past the Picnic Area on our Main Demonstration Line.There will also be unlimited rides behind visiting engine GWR No 813 on our Branch Line and musical entertainment as well as a barbeque and our renowned Black Python Real Ale Bar. Visitors can see Brunel's Broad Gauge, explore the Engine Shed with our collection of GWR steam engines, visit the Carriage Display, GWT Museum and Archive, original Air Raid Shelter and Science, Learning & Railways Exhibition. Families can enjoy our train themed Play Park and Picnic Area.
Visit the Refreshment Room for hot and cold food and snacks. A range of souvenirs will be on sale in our Shop.
Tickets must be booked in advance.
Last admission 3.00 pm.
Please note there is an unavoidable flight of 18 steps to our entrance. Our Access Statement is on our website.
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VenueDidcot Railway Centre
AddressDidcot, Didcot, Oxfordshire,
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Kingswell Hotel & Restaurant
Located in the village of Harwell, the Kingswell Hotel & Restaurant offers free WiFi access, free on-site parking and a bar. The famous university city of Oxford is just 14 miles away..
The Bothy
Located 20 km from Oxford, The Bothy offers accommodation in Didcot. The property features views of the garden and is 46 km from Windsor. The kitchen has a dishwasher and there is a private bathroom.
Rosemary cottage
Offering a terrace and views of the garden, Rosemary cottage is located in Culham in the Oxfordshire Region, 11 km from Oxford. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms have a flat-screen TV.
Zouch Farm Bed &
This countryside B&B is part of Zouch Farm and close to Culham Train Station. The rooms have wireless broadband and king-size beds with Egyptian cotton bedding..
Railway Inn
The Railway Inn is a traditional pub and restaurant offering delicious home-cooked food and bed and breakfast accommodation. Wi-Fi and parking are free, and the adjacent Culham Rail Station offers excellent access to central London..
The Red Lion Pub
Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, The Red Lion Pub & Kitchen offers pet-friendly accommodation in Didcot, 21 km from Oxford. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
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