# Didcot Railway Centre — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step back in time at this impressive Oxfordshire museum showcasing historic steam engines, offering heritage railway experiences on select dates plus family facilities and dining. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/didcot/attractions/didcot-railway-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Didcot Railway Centre Didcot, Oxfordshire [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15229625351840643374&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Didcot Railway Centre](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105922266431568633881) **In short:** Didcot Railway Centre is a museum in Didcot, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2,567 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Didcot Railway Centre Step back in time at this impressive Oxfordshire museum showcasing historic steam engines, offering heritage railway experiences on select dates plus family facilities and dining. ## What's nearby - Prince Of Wales next door - Ladygrove Estate Playground 400m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid garage ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:30 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 [Tim Gregson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105453866155471134741/reviews) ★★★★★ A not to miss place to visit if you're a fan of steam railways. This is the top museum in the UK focussed on the Great Western Railway (GWR). Make sure that you visit on a Steam Day to ride behind a heritage locomotive. There's a decent café and lots to see around the site, would highly recommend. There's also a decent area for picnics with some activities for the little ones too. · via Google [Mas](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104011906851501581041/reviews) ★★★★★ This is certainly a place for the railway enthusiasts and of-course for those who want to take a step back in the history of old railway steam and diesel electric engines, train carriages, signal box and lot more. However, the car park opposite is not user friendly. The coins machines are out of order, and there is no facility to use the bank card either. One has to download Ringo App and the charges per hour are higher than what’s displayed on the board. Once you arrive at the station the both entrance were closed and we struggled to find that we had to request to go through the station ticket barriers, then cross under the station underpass and climb up the steps to arrive at the ticket counter for the Railway Centre. There’s a step free access for people with special needs. It’s £20 entry ticket that we thought was a bit over the top. There should a generous discount for the over six-tees. However, the instructions were clear, it was nicely sign posted everywhere in the centre, the staff were helpful and ready to answer questions. Last entry to the centre is 14:30 each day but the Centre closes at 16:00. Once inside you are ready to explore at your leisure. · via Google [Mark Inglis](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103527971769662725788/reviews) ★★★★★ Great place, not too many rules meaning sensible folk can have a look round the sheds trains and carriages. Roughly 3 hours to get round. Reasonably priced cafe · via Google [Geoff Craig](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107640918674240166365/reviews) ★★★★★ What an awesome trip back to the past, bringing back memories of the steam era. Plenty to see and do here, two steam trains operating ( only two minutes each way), signaling, restoration, air raid shelter,and seeing old steam engines and carriages. We visited the cafe where pasties , sausage rolls, chips and a variety of cakes and drinks were fairly priced. We spent about two and a half hours there and was well worth the visit · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4876b94baaa67403:0xd35a7f9146beb92e!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this railway center offers a wide variety of well-preserved steam and diesel locomotives, carriages, and interactive exhibits, including a museum and signal box. They also highlight the friendly, knowledgeable staff and volunteers, as well as the delicious and reasonably priced food at the cafe. Guests mention the clean restrooms and the engaging play area for children, making it a great family day out. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NJ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.6119150%2C-1.2430310) **Category** Railways & Transport **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (2,567 reviews) **Prices from** £9 **Suitable for** Ages 4-12 **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Didcot [More attractions in Didcot](https://staycation.co.uk/didcot/attractions) ★ 4.6 (2,567 reviews) From £9 [Book tickets — from £9](https://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=39211274917&a=35498&m=86769) on Lovetovisit — affiliate link [Visit official website](https://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01235 817200](tel:01235817200) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Didcot **Postcode** OX11 7NJ **Plus Code** 9C3WJQ64+QQ [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4876b94baaa67403:0xd35a7f9146beb92e!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4876b94baaa67403:0xd35a7f9146beb92e!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4876b94baaa67403:0xd35a7f9146beb92e!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Didcot Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Didcot Railway Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Didcot Railway Centre? Yes: paid car park. ### How do I contact Didcot Railway Centre? 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