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Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways

Long Wittenham

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About Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways

Step back in time at this fascinating museum featuring incredibly detailed miniature recreations of English countryside scenes and railways from the early 20th century.

What's nearby

  • The Plough Inn 450m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park
  • ✓Paid car park

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet

Payment

  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Opening hours

Monday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Stephen Harness

Well worth the visit. A fictional idealised layout based on real buildings and setting. Three rooms of models, the Vale being the biggest. Bigger than the website and photos make it appear. Kids loved it. Lots of volunteers happy to go into detail. Trains being run and explained as you watch. Cafe is a bit basic and double parking in the car park not organised well. But otherwise great.

· via Google

Stephanie Langton

Excellent place to visit if you like model railways. We took our grandson, he loved the modelling workshop. The layouts are fabulous. Great staff, so kind, helpful & engaging. Great coffee at a good price.

· via Google

James Doggett

Ive lived in Oxfordshire for 15 years and never come across this place. Its really rather good. Especially good for small or big children who like model trains. Run by an army of volunteers who do an excellent job. The model building workshop that they ran today was excellent, some very kind gentlemen spent about 30 minutes with my children helping them build a model scene.

· via Google

Richard Talmage

Great place to bring the kids for a few hours. Adults would also enjoy visiting this place. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

· via Google

See all reviews on Google →

Visitors say this museum features incredibly detailed and realistic model railways and miniature buildings, offering a fascinating glimpse into rural life. They also highlight the enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, who are eager to share their passion. Guests mention the reasonable admission fees and the engaging experience for both children and adults.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
High Street, Long Wittenham, Abingdon, OX14 4QD Get directions
Category
Museums & Galleries
Guest rating
4.7 / 5 (420 reviews)
Suitable for
Ages 0-12
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Abingdon