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Steam - The museum of the Great Western Railway

Summary

Description
Discounted admission to Steam
Train companies
First Great Western
Details

Steam, Museum of the Great Western Railway, celebrates the story of the men and women who built the Great Western Railway.

It is located in Swindon in a restored Grade II listed building in the centre of the Great Western Historic Area formerly the Swindon Railway Works.

The Museum recreates the atmosphere of the original works using sights, smells and sounds to bring history to life. The displays use interactive exhibits, archive film footage, videos and audio tracks to complement the world renowned collections of famous Great Western locomotives, carriages, rolling stock, posters, archive photographs and railway memorabilia.

The museum is 10 minutes walk from Swindon Station. It is open daily from 10.00 to 17.30 Monday to Saturday and 11.00 to 17.30 Sunday.

During the winter months the museum closes at 17.00. Discounted admission to Steam is available when purchased at the same time as a rail ticket.

Conditions

No further discounts apply to the admission part of the ticket. Railcard discounts are valid on the rail portion of the ticket. On arrival at the Museum customers should present the outward portion of their rail ticket for entry. No refunds are permitted on the admission ticket for the museum. Normal refunds apply for the rail portion of the ticket. Passengers over 60 must produce proof of their age.

Fares

Concession

Senior (over 60) £3.20

Child

£3.00

Adult

£5.00

Validity

Applies
07/09/2004 - Until further notice
Times
Not specified

Purchasing

Availability
07/09/2004 - Until further notice
Type of price

Add-on fare from Swindon

How to buy

The add-on should be purchased at the same time as the ticket. Available for purchase from stations or on-train staff

Railcards

No Discounts
Concession Card, Annual Gold Card, Family & Friends Railcard, Senior Railcard, New Deal Photocard Scotland, HM Forces Railcard, Network Card, Child, 16-25 Railcard, New Deal Photocard, Disabled Persons Railcard, Disabled Persons Railcard (child)

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