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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Off Kemble Drive
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 2EY
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 1 adult, 3 children | £30.35 per ticket |
| 2 adults + 1 child | £25.50 per ticket |
| 2 adults + 2 children | £32.65 per ticket |
| 2 adults + 3 children | £38.50 per ticket |
| Adult 16+ years | £10.30 per ticket |
| Children 3-15yrs | £7.65 per ticket |
| Children under 3yrs | Free |
| Family ( 1 adult, 2 Children) | £23.20 per ticket |
| Season Ticket Adult | £20.70 per ticket |
| Season Ticket Child | £15.58 per ticket |
| Season ticket Family ( 1 adult, 2 Children) | £35.30 per ticket |
| Season ticket Family ( 2 adult 1 child) | £37.70 per ticket |
| Season ticket family ( 2 adults, 3 children) | £50.00 per ticket |
| Season ticket Family (2 adult 2 child) | £44.95 per ticket |
| Season Ticket Family 1 adult, 3 children | £42.50 per ticket |
| Season Ticket Senior | £17.00 per ticket |
| Senior Citizen | £8.30 per ticket |
| Student | £8.30 per ticket |
| Student season ticket | £17.00 per ticket |
Special discounts apply for groups of 15 or more.
Free admission to carer or helpers assisting a disabled visitor
You can buy a standard admission ticket for one day or why not pay a little extra to receive a great value STEAM season ticket giving you unlimited entry to the Museum for a whole 12 months! (excluding special event days)
Free admission to carers or helpers assisting a disabled visitor.
Opening Times
| 2021 (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | 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 | 11:00 | 16:00* |
* STEAM Museum is open every day of the year (except 24 - 26 December):
Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 5.00pm (last admission 4.00pm)
Sunday 11.00am to 4.00pm (last admission 3.00pm)
Please do check their website in good time before you visit for any updates regarding opening times. http://www.steam-museum.org.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Automatic entrance doors. Low-level counters at the Ticket Desk, Shop and Cafe. Personal guiding scheme for unaccompanied disabled visitors (booking required). Free loan of wheelchair or motorised scooter.
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop system at the Ticket Desk. Subtitled video
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Large print info panels, displays to touch, experience sounds,smells. Easy to read signage.
- Guide Dogs Permitted - Guide, hearing and companion dogs welcome (dog bowls available)
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Free parking for disabled visitors is available within 25 metres of STEAM. Disabled visitors can be dropped off outside the museum entrance. There is level access to STEAM from all car parking areas. Please phone for details.
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors - Fully accessible toilets, fitted with call point
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups
- Conference facilities
- Event venue
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Open All Year
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - 02:30
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- Max group size - 200
- No Smoking Attraction
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- Parking (charge) - No charge (show STEAM ticket)
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Min group size - 15
- Special group rates
- Switch accepted
- Visa accepted
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - .
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By Car:
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
By Train:
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 (GWR tunnel) and up the ramp at the end.
Then follow the signposts to STEAM.
This is a 10 to 15 minute walk.
Video
- STEAM - Museum of Great Western Railway
- STEAM - Reopening.
TripAdvisor
Travelers Choice 2020
- Excellent1007
- Very Good419
- Average62
- Poor15
- Terrible8
Recent Reviews:
- griffgasSouth Molton, United KingdomNot a steam enthusiast but still worth a visit
Sunday, 1st November 2020Well laid out with a natural flow to the whole museum , The focus on working conditions and the experience of ex staff was interesting . The size of the engines is remarkable and the ability to walk... Read full review - D621BFairford, United KingdomBrilliant
Wednesday, 16th December 2020Brilliant, fascinating and cleverly laid out. In the spotlight of the telling of the history of the GWR works are Swindon-made steam train exhibits that you can get really close to. Impressive... Read full review - ramon_woolfeWiltshire, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyAuthentic trains galoreSunday, 27th December 2020A delightful family trip that exceeded our expectations especially located conveniently in a busy town centre with a wealth of historical information that you can actually smell, taste, hear, feel... Read full review
Awards
- Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2020
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