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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

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 There’s so much to see and do

 

 

  • See our prices here including reduced fares for Seniors, Children and Families (2 adults and up to 3 children),
  • Buy your all-day rover ticket and you can travel with us all day at no extra charge
  • Kids under 5 travel free (maximum of 4 children under 5 years of age for every adult or senior citizen)
  • Well behaved dogs travel for a flat-rate fare of £2 in standard class carriages (not First Class) but they are not allowed on the seats or tables, and not allowed on any dining trains or in buffet cars.
  • Lots of free parking at Toddington and Cheltenham Race Course Stations
  • One carer may travel free with any fare paying registered disabled person
    • Steam train, diesel train and diesel railcar rides
    • Return trip of over 26 miles
    • Small displays of railway memorabilia
    • Great views from the diesel railcar and an opportunity to get up close to the driver
    • Large Flag & Whistle Café at Toddington
    • Delightful 1950s style Coffee Pot Café at Winchcombe
    • Buffet car on most steam trains
    • Static vehicle exhibits
    • Discovery Coach at Winchcombe
    • Authentic Great Western Railway stations
    • Have-a-go signalbox at Toddington
    • Souvenir shops at Toddington and Cheltenham Race Course stations, including lots of children’s gifts and a huge selection of books
    • Children’s play area at Toddington Station
    • Locomotive yard viewing area at Toddington
    • Picnic areas at Toddington and Winchcombe
    • Free quiz sheets  for children at each station
    • Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway’s own  “I Spy” book available at retail outlets.
    • Guide Book giving lots of information about the line – only £3 from any of our retail outlets.
    • “Railway Rambles” – a new publication giving 12 walks that start and end at one of our stations. Only £3 from any of our shops.
    • Free heritage trail explaining the history of Toddington station.
    • Lots of Special Events through the year – see here for 2018 events
    • See the magnificent Stanway Viaduct (almost 50 feet high with 15 arches) and travel through the dark and mysterious Greet tunnel (look out for the ghost!).
    • Local walks in the Cotswolds (see our local area maps on sale in our station shops).
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