Archaeological sites · South East England
Locomotive turntable
In or near Lydiard Tregoze.
Locomotive turntable — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon · 1.1 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Locomotive turntable is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway showcases the history of the Great Western Railway through interactive exhibits and displays. Visitors can explore iconic locomotives, participate in hands-on activities, and learn about the lives of those who worked in the railway industry.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Locomotive turntable is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance in railway engineering and design.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5608, -1.7986
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- Central Swindon North
- Postcode
- SN2 2DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon South
- Phone
- 01793 466646
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Monday–Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday 11am–4pm
- Official site
- www.steam-museum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/180608088 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Locomotive turntable?
- Locomotive turntable is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN2 2DH), in the parish of Central Swindon North.
- What is Locomotive turntable?
- Locomotive turntable — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Locomotive turntable?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN2 2DH.
- Is Locomotive turntable a protected site?
- Yes — Locomotive turntable is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Locomotive turntable free to visit?
- Yes, Locomotive turntable is free to enter.
- How do I get to Locomotive turntable?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN2 2DH.