Swindon Railway Museum

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(1.6K) · Museum in Swindon, United Kingdom
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It is a charitable company with Lady Judy McAlpine and Pete Waterman as Patrons. The overall aim of the Friends is to support the STEAM Museum …

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Apr 21, 2025
We are season pass holders and our 4 year old boy loves it here! The museum is easy to get to by rail or car and is really well laid out. It’s spotlessly clean and has some really cool Interactive th…Full review by eloisen28
Apr 15, 2025
Decided to visit for my birthday, glad I did. Well organised and exhibits are interesting and easily accessed. You really got a sense of how it felt to work in the various areas of the Railway works.…Full review by Dale H
Apr 3, 2025
Swindon is a town located in South West England and our destination was its STEAM Museum with a fascinating collection of 400 000 objects which include locomotives, rolling stock, photographs and arc…Full review by guccifrenchy67
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Questions & answers

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I am a wheelchair user do I have to pay on entering the museum
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There's no reason why you would get in free to be honest.
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Is this owned by the national trust , and if so is admission free or does every one have to pay and if so , how much ? Thanks
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No it isn't. Don't know the prices off hand, just visit the website.
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How long is it advisable to allow for a trip here?
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At least two or three hours if you want to see and absorb everything that's available.
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Hi, are there height barriers on the carpark or will we be able to get access with our motorhome???
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Hi You have to use the Designer Outlet Car park to visit the STEAM Museum. And I am afraid I do not remember if there were height restriction barriers. I have tried to Google for …
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Hi You have to use the Designer Outlet Car park to visit the STEAM Museum. And I am afraid I do not remember if there were height restriction barriers. I have tried to Google for you but cannot find the information for you. If you do go, the charge is £1.00 0-5 hrs and £12.00 5-10 hours. However you claim this back at the Helpdesk in the Designer outlet, just to your left as you enter the main entrance. Sorry I could not be more help.
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Answer by Buddapies · May 20, 2018
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How much is the entry fee please?
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Thank you
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We hope that you have a great day at STEAM and would love to hear from you after your visit. Please contact us via email with any comments.
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