Name: Swindon and Cricklade Steam Railway
Rating: 5.0

Swindon and Cricklade Steam Railway

Swindon & Cricklade Railway-North Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

Welcome to the Swindon and Cricklade Steam Railway, The Swindon and Cricklade Steam Railway is entirely built, run and managed by volunteers. It was one of the first heritage railways to undertake the complete reconstruction of a standard-gauge railway with no legacy of track or buildings.

Blunsdon is the main 'visitor centre', with car parking, Whistle Stop Cafe, picnic area, shop etc., while Hayes Knoll gives visitors the opportunity to see various restoration projects progressing in the engine shed.

Prices starts from £12.00 for adults, £10.00 for Child and £11.00 for Seniors. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Railway Museum: A Glimpse Into a Bygone Era through generous donations from our members, we have built up a fantastic collection of railwayana and antiques from Swindon and the surrounding areas. Our museum displays the history of the GWR and the M&SWJR.
The Wartime Museum: The Swindon & Cricklade Railway is built upon a section of the route of the MSWJ (later GWR) between Andoversford and Andover. Lightly used for most of its life, it saw major activity during World War II, especially in the great run-up to D-Day (June 6th, 1944). Large numbers of troop trains went south to the docks at Southamption with hospital trains returning along the same route.
AC Railbus W79978: W79978 is one of four railbuses delivered in 1958 for use on the Kemble to Tetbury and Kemble to Cirencester branch lines and was regularly seen in Swindon until closure of the lines in 1964. We are very pleased to announce the return of this historic vehicle to Swindon, however it is now in need of major restoration work to enable it to return to regular service.
W79978 makes its first public appearance at the S&CR: The restoration project had its public launch at the Swindon & Cricklade railway diesel gala on July 2nd and 3rd 2022. The event was well attended with lots of interest shown in the railbus and the restoration plan.
The Vintage Train Project: The Swindon & Cricklade Railway’s Vintage Train Project is restoring a group of historic railway carriages with the object of re-creating typical passenger journeys of around one hundred years ago. Most heritage railways rely heavily on ex-British Railways coaching stock, and these will certainly provide an authentic experience from the days of the steam-hauled railway. However, there is now a realisation that many visitors want to look further into the past.

Facilities

Parking: Car parking is free for visitors at Blunsdon Station. Cars are parked at owner's risk. Click for details of Blunsdon Station Free car parking (subject to Swindon Borough Council's Terms & Conditions) is also available in Mouldon Hill Country Park adjacent to Taw Valley Halt.
Food & Drinks: Catering is based at the Whistlestop Cafe at Blunsdon Station, offering hot and cold food and beverages. The Whistlestop is licensed, and beers are usually available. Outdoor sitting areas are available. On some special event days, basic refreshments are also available at Hayes Knoll station.
Toilets: There are toilets at Blunsdon station and in the engine shed at Hayes Knoll, with disabled facilities in both locations.
Dogs: Well behaved dogs are welcome on site and on trains unless specifically prohibited for some events.

What to see

Events:

Mother’s Day – Cream Tea aboard the THE SAXON: Enjoy this special day and a touch of indulgence while taking afternoon tea and scones aboard – THE SAXON dining train. Adult £29.50, Child (under 18yrs) £27.50. Train ticket included. Single price for all participants with the exception of children.
Jazz On The Tracks: Ben Holder is the most acclaimed and exciting jazz violinist in the UK. His classical studies began at the age of six and were complemented by training at the Birmingham Conservatoire. the band - This Quartet is without doubt one the very best bands playing a wide range of jazz classics and original scores receiving rave reviews wherever they play.

For more information please visit: https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/list-of-events/

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Contact

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Standard Fares for Steam and Diesel hauled trains

Adult: £12
Senior: £11
Child: £10
There is no charge for children under 3 years old.

For more information please visit: https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/fares/

Pricing URL: https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/fares/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

For Train Time please check here: https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/timetables-2/

Address: Swindon & Cricklade Railway-North Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Swindon, UK

Post Code: SN25 2DA

Council: Wiltshire

County: Wiltshire

By Car: To find Swindon Mouldon Hill by car, follow the brown signs for Mouldon Hill Country Park. Zoom in on the map for more detail.
By Rail: The railway can be reached Monday to Saturday via Swindon's Bus Company Service 16 from Swindon town centre. Visitors should alight at a stop near the Tawny Owl pub which is within walking distance of Mouldon Hill Country Park. The railway's Taw Valley Halt is located just inside the Country Park.
By Bus: Please be aware - Swindon's Bus Company Service 16 does not run on Sundays or Bank Holidays. As an alternative, it is possible to use Swindon's Bus Company Service 12, getting off at Voyager Drive. This will involve a 0.6 mile walk along Tadpole Lane to Blunsdon Station. There is no footpath along Tadpole Lane.
Parking: Car parking is free for visitors at Blunsdon Station. Cars are parked at owner's risk. Click for details of Blunsdon Station Free car parking (subject to Swindon Borough Council's Terms & Conditions) is also available in Mouldon Hill Country Park adjacent to Taw Valley Halt.