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GWSR Behind Closed Doors: Carriage Edition

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GWSR Behind Closed Doors: Carriage Edition

Enjoy a Heritage steam & diesel Railway in the spectacular scenic cotswolds

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is a volunteer operated heritage railway in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire offering a round trip of 28 miles. It uses part of the route of the former Great Western Railway's main line from Birmingham to Cheltenham which used to run via Stratford-upon-Avon.

It now operates steam and heritage diesel trains between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cotswolds. The line commands wonderful views of the nearby sleepy hamlets and villages, with outstanding outlooks across to the Malvern Hills and beyond.

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Upcoming Events

We have a number of fantastic events throughout the year. Check out what's coming up soon.

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Asparagus Express

Asparagus Express

Apr 23, 2024

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Apr 23, 2024

All aboard the Asparagus Express! Running from the Broadway Station to Cheltenham Station, celebrate St George’s Day and the launch of the British Asparagus Festival with an asapara-tastic steam train journey.

The Cheltenham Fryer -Chicken or Scampi & Chip Lunchtime Special

The Cheltenham Fryer -Chicken or Scampi & Chip Lunchtime Special

May 4, 2024

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May 4, 2024

Join us for a journey through the Cotswold Countryside enjoying either Scampi or Chicken & Chips onboard one of our vintage trains.

GWSR Behind Closed Doors: Carriage Edition

GWSR Behind Closed Doors: Carriage Edition

May 11, 2024

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May 11, 2024

Join us for an exclusive 'Behind the Scenes' tour of our Carriage & Wagon department.....

What our travellers say

For the past 5 years we have been awarded the Tripadvisor® Certificate of Excellence and we are currently the number two attraction in Cheltenham as well as being in the top ten attractions in the whole of the Cotswolds.

Father's Birthday

We had a trip on the Steam train in Cheltenham 1/04/23 and I wanted to say what a lovely time we had. The reason was for my fathers 90th birthday, the guys at the station went above and beyond to make our trip the best possible. My father is disabled and in a wheelchair and they helped us so much . My mum at the grand age 92 was also give a wheelchair so she didn't have to walk the whole platform, everyone was happy and so friendly it was a brilliant day trip. Thank you all so very much for making it possible for us to let my parents remember the olden days and remember their memories.

Julie Taylor - April 2023

Fish and Chips

I keep meaning to write & thank all those involved with the Murder Mystery and Fish & Chip evening. My family of 13 of us really enjoyed the time with you, it was great fun and some of them managed to get a prize for working out the murderer! The fish & Chip were delicious and lovely & hot and all the volunteer staff were so nice. We do hope you have more events like that, it made a very special birthday event.

Bob - Spetember 2023

Fish and Chips

I keep meaning to write & thank all those involved with the Murder Mystery and Fish & Chip evening. My family of 13 of us really enjoyed the time with you, it was great fun and some of them managed to get a prize for working out the murderer! The fish & Chip were delicious and lovely & hot and all the volunteer staff were so nice. We do hope you have more events like that, it made a very special birthday event.

Bob - Spetember 2023

Australian cousins

I just wanted to say thank you on behalf of our family group for the excellent trip we had on Saturday. The GWSR certainly lives up to its name as a friendly railway. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the trip and the buffet and being in “Mary” was the icing on the cake! We were having a reunion of cousins after many years and this trip was specially requested by my Australian cousins. They said it was the highlight of their holiday which is a real accolade given they are travelling around the World for three months! Thank you for arranging it for us.

John W - March 2024

Latest News & Updates

There is always a lot happening at the GWSR. Check what's been happening and all the latest updates from our team.

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Stanway Viaduct project shortlisted for ‘Historic bridge project of the year’ award

April 11, 2024

Stanway Viaduct project shortlisted for ‘Historic bridge project of the year’ award

• Viaduct engineering project shortlisted in the NCE Bridges Awards 2024 • All works were completed by 7th March 2024 • Regular railway services officially returned to Broadway on Good Friday

All Aboard the Asparagus Express!

April 8, 2024

All Aboard the Asparagus Express!

The British Asparagus Festival, a cherished Vale tradition heralding the arrival of the beloved green spear, kicks off once again this St Georges Day with an aspara-tastic steam train journey.

Last visitor announced for spectacular Cotswold Festival of Steam

March 28, 2024

Last visitor announced for spectacular Cotswold Festival of Steam

• New ‘Mogul’ no. 9351 from West Somerset Railway billed for event • Up to EIGHT locos for bonanza ‘Western Workhorses’-themed Festival • Three NEWLY BUILT locomotives together for the first time • Festival recalls the busiest days of the former Cotswold main line

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