STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway

Opening Times

2011 05/12/2011 - 29/02/2012

2012 01/03/2012 - 02/12/2012

* STEAM is open every day of the week throughout the year (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day). The exception to this is that the Museum will be closed on Monday 19 December through to Friday 23 December, due to staff training. The Museum wi

Tickets Information

Free admission to carers or helpers assisting a disabled visitor

Road Directions

Follow the brown tourist signs for the Outlet Centre, Great Western Heritage Area, or the ‘M’ for STEAM Museum sign. STEAM can be found to the left of the Food Court entrance of the Outlet Centre. STEAM can also be reached through the ‘at home’ section of the Outlet Centre. Retain your admission ticket and claim free parking at the Outlet Centre car park. Details are available when visitors buy their admission tickets at STEAM.

Public Transport Directions

Walking from Swindon railway station – turn right outside the station and walk along Station Road towards Emlyn Square, staying on the right-hand side of the road. Walk through the second underpass on the right – signed Great Western Business Centre, and up the ramp at the end. At the top of the ramp, you will see the National Monuments Record Centre on your right. Walk past the NMRC, turn left and follow the pedestrian route to STEAM. At the far end, turn left for the main entrance. This is a 10- to 15-minute walk.