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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Type: Museum
STEAM tells the story of the men and women who built 'God's Wonderful Railway'. Get on board famous GWR locomotives, explore hands on displays and discover more about Isambard Kingdom Brunel, his world beating Great Western Railway and the days when rail was the fastest and most glamorous form of transport. Located in a beautifully restored railway building.
Steam is open 10:00-17:00 daily.
Opening Times
2008 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
* The Museum is closed on 25 and 26 December, and 1 January. Please note that STEAM closes at 3.00pm on 24 December.
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| 2 adults + 3 children | from £19.60 |
| 2 adults + 2 children | from £16.50 |
| Adult | from £6.20 |
| Adult Swindon Card Holder | from £4.60 |
| 5-16yrs | from £4.10 |
| Senior Citizen | from £4.10 |
| Student | from £4.10 |
| Swindon Card Holder Concs. 1 | from £3.10 |
| Swindon Card Holder Concs. 2 | from £2.10 |
| Children under 5yrs | free |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is M4. Follow brown tourist signs to outlet centre, go down Tewkesbury Way, at Mannington roundabout take second exit onto Great Western Way; at Meads roundabout, follow signs to North car park or turn right for west car park.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Swindon. Turn right on exit from station, walk along Station Road, take second foot tunnel - entrance by Emlyn Square. Walk past National Monument Record Centre, follow path to the left and you will see rear of museum, follow round to front.
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