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Steam Rides at Didcot Railway Centre

Grab your tickets, make tracks to Didcot Railway Centre and Steam Into Christmas!

Weekends 30th November, 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, December plus 21st, 22nd and 23rd December.

Book now to avoid disappointment – prices are currently held from 2022.

Kids, there’s been a disaster, Santa’s reindeer have all escaped and are lost – you know that he needs them to deliver all the presents on Christmas Eve. 

They need your help! 

Can you help him find them?

Explore the unique collection of Great Western Railway steam locomotives, carriages, wagons, buildings and small artefacts at their 21 acre museum set around the original 1932 engine shed whilst you locate all of the reindeer stations.

You’ll all receive a special passport and a stocking as you enter and as a reward, at each reindeer station, you’ll receive a small gift.

Your visit will culminate with a visit to  Santa in their giant toy workshop where he’ll hear what you want to get for Christmas and you’ll get to choose your own gift from the selection on offer.

Your entry ticket will also include unlimited train rides on their main demonstration line.

Their cafe will be open serving refreshments and there’s also time to enjoy as you explore their original 1932 GWR Engine Shed. 

There, you can see more restored locomotives, and even climb onto the footplate of some.