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About
The GWSR is a volunteer run steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds. Since 1981, the volunteers have restored over 15 miles of line, together with platforms, buildings, steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock. In addition to a scheduled service, the GWSR hosts a number of galas, enthusiasts’ events and events for all the family throughout the year, including our popular Santa Specials and Fish and Chips specials.
We operate between Cheltenham Race Course and Broadway (stations at Cheltenham Racecourse, Gotherington, Winchcombe, Hayles Abbey Halt and Toddington), with steam hauled trains on most operating days (the Railway closed during Nov/Jan/Feb). Open on selected midweek days during April to October, details on the website or from any of the stations.
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Guide Prices
Ticket prices are available on the website, discounts for groups over 10 booked in advance.
Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted - Free travel
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
- Tea Rooms - Tea room at Winchcombe Station
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - At Toddington Station & on-train buffet
- Picnic Site - At Toddington & Winchcombe
- Restaurant - The Flag & Whistle Cafe as Toddington Station provides a variety of hot and cold food and if notified in advance can cater for birthday parties, themed evenings, wedding anniversaries and other special occasions. See our web site for details.
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children - We have a dedicated play area for children at Toddington Station.
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions
- Cater for groups
- Dog Friendly
- Dogs-Accepted - A ticket is required for dogs to travel on the train
- Event Venue - Stations at: Broadway, Toddington, Hayles Abbey Halt, Winchcombe, Gotherington and Cheltenham Racecourse
- On-site Restaurant/Cafe
- Shop - Shops at Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse Stations
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets - Please note there are no Toilet Facilities at Gotherington Station.
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - 2.5 hours
- Film or TV location - Father Brown and some episodes of Doctor Who have been filmed on our line. Other programs such as Escape to the Country have also featured our railway.
- In countryside - Superb views
- No Smoking Attraction
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
- Outdoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking - at Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse
- Free Car Parking
- Parking (free) - Free parking is available at Toddington, Winchcombe and Cheltenham Racecourse Stations.
- Parking On Site - No on-site parking at Broadway until late 2018
Payment Methods
- Accept Bank Transfers, Internet Payment or SWIFT/IBAN
- Cash & Cheque accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Special group rates
- Visa accepted
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - Any group wishing to have a guided tour of the Toddington site must make that clear when making the Group Booking to see if it can be arranged.
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Min group size numeric qualifier - The minimum size for a Group is 10 people. Please contact our Group Travel office, see our web site for further details.
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted