Museums · South East England
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
In or near Lydiard Tregoze.
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is a museum 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
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway showcases the history of the Great Western Railway, highlighting the contributions of the people who built and operated it. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, view iconic locomotives, and learn about the railway's impact on society.
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
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is located in South-East England, postcode SN2. This museum focuses on the history of the Great Western Railway and its impact on the region. It showcases various exhibits related to railway heritage and is a key site for understanding the development of rail transport in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5628, -1.7948
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- Central Swindon North
- Postcode
- SN2 2EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon South
- Phone
- +44 1793 466646
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday–Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday 10am–4pm, Sunday 11am–4pm; last entry 1 hour before closing
- Official site
- www.steam-museum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/122583297 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway?
- STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN2 2EY), in the parish of Central Swindon North.
- What is STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway?
- STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN2 2EY.
- Is STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway a protected site?
- Yes — STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN2 2EY.