Cholsey and Wallingford Railway
5 Hithercroft Road
View on Google MapsPhoto: Cholsey & Wallingford Railway - (Wallingford Station)
About Cholsey and Wallingford Railway
Take the family on a nostalgic steam train journey through the Oxfordshire countryside, with accessible facilities including onsite parking and toilets to make your visit comfortable.
What's nearby
- Lidl next door
- Raceparts (UK) Ltd next door
- UK Bathroom Warehouse 200m away
- Rowse Honey 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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What visitors say
Great day out and enjoyable heritage train journey to Cholsey. In the spring, there are three trains daily on the weekends. You can also board at Cholsey if you want to come by GWR from London - all regular and heritage trains share the same station. Tickets can be purchased in advance online, but if you need a carer ticket, this is unfortunately only available from the ticket office at Wallingford Station. It would be great to add this option to the online tickets list. The site is accessible and there is one carriage able to accommodate wheelchair users. If the car park is full, you can use the supermarket parking next door. Today the coffee shop was closed, but there is a kiosk on the platform selling drinks and snacks. There is also a gift shop and mini-museum in the restored Cambrian Coach. For the future, it would be great if the opening days could be coordinated with Aston Martin Heritage Trust visiting days, to enable attending both attractions on the same day.
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The train timetable starts in March to December. It cost £13 return per adult and we had an enjoyable time riding on the vintage train. The train ran over 4 times today, we visited the shop for gifts and a ice lolly whilst we waited. The train station was very well decorated with vintage decor and had a food and drink kiosk to buy snacks before boarding on the train.
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We visited 10th December for the Polar Express Experience. The staff were amazing; especially on the train. Had some food and drink stalls which smelt appetising. The gift shop was expensive in my opinion. The only thing that let the whole thing down was the toilet access. Inadequate for the volume of people with no running water or alcohol gel. Parking at the multi storey and bus transfer were very efficient. As a family of 5 we have to be split up across the carriage which is always a little awkward. Would highly recommend.
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The railway organises a wonderful 1940s weekend, with something for everyone. Demonstrations or stalls on all aspects of home front during the war and more. Well worth a visit and definitely suitable for children.
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Visitors say this heritage railway offers a variety of trains, including steam and diesel, and features special events like murder mysteries and Santa specials. They also highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, who genuinely engage with children and families. Others mention the authentic 1940s and 1950s atmosphere, complete with period costumes, music, and memorabilia.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Cholsey &, Railway Station, 5 Hithercroft Road, Wallingford, OX10 9GQ Get directions
- Category
- Railways & Transport
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (313 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 0-12
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Wallingford