About Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Step aboard for a nostalgic journey through railway history with an impressive fleet of steam engines, vintage carriages and heritage displays. Fully accessible site welcomes families with pushchairs and wheelchairs.
What's nearby
- The Railway Café next door
- Whiteline Motorcycles (Quainton) next door
- Avara Foods Hatchery next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
We had such a fantastic day at the Thomas Train Experience at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was magical for the children. Seeing Thomas and Percy up close absolutely made our little one’s day. The train rides were well organised, the staff were friendly and enthusiastic, and there were plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained throughout the day — miniature trains, live shows, games, and photo opportunities with Sir Topham Hatt. The whole venue was clean and family-friendly, with lots to explore beyond the Thomas attractions too. Although it was busy, everything ran smoothly and there was a great balance of entertainment and train rides. Definitely worth the visit for any Thomas fan and a lovely family day out with memories that will last for years. Highly recommend booking early and arriving on time to make the most of the experience!
· via Google
Absolutely lovely this place been a couple of times first with four adults and second with family and children. Both times it was great fun. Its so interactive. The Thomas day was fab for the kids to we spent literally all day there and only just managed to do everything. Traction engine rides steam engine rides, miniture train ride 👌 so much to see and in the barn all the quirky little brain teaser games and mode railways are brilliant. Definately worth going for a day out with the kids.
· via Google
One of our favourite places to visit, we even brought a season ticket. My little one loves trains and this is the place to go. Good facilities, a miniature train to go on and to watch. Lots of steam trains to see and ride, a museum. Great friendly, knowledgeable staff. Good family fun!
· via Google
Visitors for the first time on a Steaming Day, very enjoyable day, plenty to see, loved the rides on the two steam trains, some very Interesting buildings and artefacts in the museum. Food in the cafe was very nice and not too expensive. Only slight negative would be the car park layout, blocked off at the ends of rows so had to reverse out of them and causing issues if a car was behind you..
· via Google
Visitors say this railway center offers a wide variety of steam and miniature train rides, engaging museum exhibits, and activities for children. They also highlight the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the well-organized special events. Guests mention the cafe provides good value and the venue offers ample, convenient parking.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, HP22 4BY Get directions
- Category
- Railways & Transport
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,566 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 3-4 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Aylesbury