Great Western Steam Railway

4.6/5
(1.6K) · Museum in Swindon, United Kingdom
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It is a charitable company with Lady Judy McAlpine and Pete Waterman as Patrons. The overall aim of the Friends is to support the STEAM Museum …

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Mar 26, 2025
I was really not expecting this place to be so good as have been to other steam museums. Gave you a really sense of what it was like working here with lots of shorter video clips and interviews with …Full review by Pleavit
Mar 22, 2025
Visited on Thursday 13th March 2025. First-time visit, and initially a little confusing where to park as there was no dedicated parking for the museum, with parking being the same for the designer sh…Full review by Cheekycockney190757
Mar 22, 2025
Incredibly informative museum of the history of the GWR and Swindon works itself with some real heavy hitting exhibits resting in their birthplace: KGV, Caerphilly Castle & City of Truro to name but …Full review by G_O_C479
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Questions & answers

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I am a wheelchair user do I have to pay on entering the museum
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There's no reason why you would get in free to be honest.
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Is this owned by the national trust , and if so is admission free or does every one have to pay and if so , how much ? Thanks
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No it isn't. Don't know the prices off hand, just visit the website.
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How long is it advisable to allow for a trip here?
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At least two or three hours if you want to see and absorb everything that's available.
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Hi, are there height barriers on the carpark or will we be able to get access with our motorhome???
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Hi You have to use the Designer Outlet Car park to visit the STEAM Museum. And I am afraid I do not remember if there were height restriction barriers. I have tried to Google for …
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Hi You have to use the Designer Outlet Car park to visit the STEAM Museum. And I am afraid I do not remember if there were height restriction barriers. I have tried to Google for you but cannot find the information for you. If you do go, the charge is £1.00 0-5 hrs and £12.00 5-10 hours. However you claim this back at the Helpdesk in the Designer outlet, just to your left as you enter the main entrance. Sorry I could not be more help.
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Answer by Buddapies · May 20, 2018
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How much is the entry fee please?
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Check the web site I have a yearly pass
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We hope that you have a great day at STEAM and would love to hear from you after your visit. Please contact us via email with any comments.
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