Events & experiences

The world's first steam hauled railway, the Stockton & Darlington opened on the 27th of September 1825.
2025 marks the bi-centenary of the modern railway, heralding Rail 200; a year-long worldwide celebration.

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Footplate Experience Courses 2026

1 Mar

to

1 Nov

Steam footplate experiences for 2026 on the GWSR

For Enthusiasts

Steam Locomotive

Broadway Museum & Art Gallery Railway 200 celebrations

8 Aug

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31 Jul

This rich historical material, complemented by a display of authentic artefacts

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Gift Cards

4 Nov

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30 Nov

Introducing our new look online gift cards

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Races by Rail 2026

14 Nov

to

16 Nov

All our race trains are chartered by our partner organisation Classic Hospitality.

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Santa Express 2025

22 Nov

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23 Dec

For Families

The Cotswold Halt Winter 2005/6

1 Dec

to

29 Mar

The Cotswold Halt Cafe's Opening Hours

Food & Drink

For Families

Things to See and Do

Mincepie Specials 2025

27 Dec

to

4 Jan

Blow away the Christmas cobwebs on board our festive Mince Pie Specials!

For Families

Steam Locomotive

Diesel Locomotive

Trainmaster Kids’ Playtime at Winchcombe Station

17 Feb

to

19 Feb

Join the steam train and enjoy a relaxing journey through the Cotswolds before stopping at Winchcombe

For Families

Activities

Things to See and Do

Afternoon Teas 2026

1 Mar

to

1 Nov

Let the Train Take The Strain – Sit Back, Relax, and Savour Our Afternoon Tea Steam Experience!

Dining

Food & Drink

Behind The Scenes - Carriage & Wagon

28 Mar

to

8 Aug

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

For Enthusiasts

Carriage & Wagon

Bricks Bricks and More Bricks!

3 Apr

to

5 Apr

A Bank Holiday Family Adventure of Steam, Creativity, and Bricks!

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Diesel Driving Experiences

10 Apr

to

9 Oct

Ever fancied the thrill of taking the controls of a powerful mainline diesel?

Diesel Locomotive

For Enthusiasts

GWSR Vintage Weekend

11 Apr

to

12 Apr

Step back in time and celebrate the golden age of transport at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway’s Vintage Weekend.

For Enthusiasts

For Families

The Cheltenham Fryer - Evening Fish & Chip Special 2026

11 Apr

to

5 Sep

Fish and Chip Specials - Join us for an evening of Fish & Chips served at your table, as you travel through the Cotswold Countryside.

Dining

The Asparagus Express

18 Apr

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18 Apr

All Aboard the Asparagus Express from Broadway to Cheltenham Race Course!

Things to See and Do

Activities

Go Behind The Scenes At The GWSR

25 Apr

to

19 Sep

Take a guided tour of our locomotive sheds, signal boxes and Carriage & Wagon works

For Enthusiasts

Spring Railwayana Car Boot

26 Apr

to

26 Apr

The GWSR are proud to present an exciting new event for 2026 – our very first Railwayana Car Boot!

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'Double Up Sunday' Class 37

26 Apr

to

26 Apr

The sound of a 1750hp English Electric 12CSVT diesel engine rumbling through Greet Tunnel is hard to beat, especially when there’s two of them!

Diesel Department

Diesel Locomotive

For Enthusiasts

Cab A Loco Weekend

2 May

to

3 May

Ever wanted to see how our locomotives work? Then travel with us this weekend for a unique experience to view the controls!

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The Cotswold Gin Train

9 May

to

9 May

Join us for our evening Cotswold Gin train as we travel through the wonderful countryside by steam engine

Food & Drink

'Double Up Sunday' Class 47

17 May

to

17 May

The sound of a 2,580 bhp Sulzer 12LDA28-C diesel engine rumbling through Greet Tunnel is hard to beat, especially when there’s two of them!

Diesel Locomotive

Diesel Department

For Enthusiasts

Cotswold Festival of Steam 2026

23 May

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25 May

Our annual festival of steam locomotives in the Cotswolds

Galas

Peak and Chopper Takeover

7 Jun

to

7 Jun

A Full Day of Pure Diesel Power – No Steam, Just Thrash!

Diesel Department

For Enthusiasts

Rail Ale Festival 2026

12 Jun

to

14 Jun

Get ready to step back in time and savor the best of both worlds at the GWSR Rail Ale Festival.

For Enthusiasts

Murder on the Cheltenham Fryer

27 Jun

to

19 Sep

There's been a murder! Join us for an evening of Fish & Chips in the Cotswolds, but can you work out 'whodunnit?!'

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'Double Up Sunday' Class 20

28 Jun

to

28 Jun

Two Class 20 Diesel Electric Locomotives working together in multiple working may be a sight many remember.

Diesel Locomotive

For Enthusiasts

Diesel Department

Railway Headboard Weekend

11 Jul

to

12 Jul

Celebrating the Named Trains of the Past

For Enthusiasts

Steam Locomotive

Toddington Diesel Night Shoot

23 Jul

to

23 Jul

A great opportunity for railway photographers to join us for an exclusive evening of night time diesel photography

Diesel Department

Diesel Gala

Diesel Locomotive

Galas

Cotswold Diesel Gala 2026

24 Jul

to

26 Jul

Join us for diesel haulage in the Cotswolds on this very specially themed weekend

Diesel Gala

Diesel Locomotive

For Enthusiasts

Teddy Bear Thursdays

6 Aug

to

20 Aug

If you go down to the GWSR on Thursdays, be sure of a fluffy surprise.

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Childrens Summer Craft Activities

11 Aug

to

23 Aug

Summer Holiday Family Fun & Crafts at the GWSR

For Families

Twin Baby Sulzer Takeover

16 Aug

to

16 Aug

Travel behind our two resident Baby Sulzer locomotives for the day!

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Autumn Railwayana Car Boot

20 Sep

to

20 Sep

The GWSR are proud to present an exciting new event for 2026 – our very first Railwayana Car Boot!

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'Double Up Sunday' Class 20 & Class 26

20 Sep

to

20 Sep

Double Up Sunday- Eastfield Stablemates

Diesel Locomotive

For Enthusiasts

Diesel Department

Model Railway Weekend

26 Sep

to

27 Sep

Join us for the inaugural GWSR Model Railway Weekend in 2026

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GWSR Lineside Photographers Photo Exhibition

3 Oct

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1 Nov

Showcasing the GWSR Lineside Photography Group Exhibition

For Enthusiasts

Mixed Traction Extravaganza

9 Oct

to

11 Oct

An action packed weekend of mixed traffic locomotives operating an intensive timetable!

Diesel Department

Diesel Locomotive

For Families

For Enthusiasts

Galas

Spooky Specials

31 Oct

to

31 Oct

We dare you to take a trip on this Cotswold Ghost Train!

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Steam, Sparks & Spectacle

7 Nov

to

7 Nov

Steam, Sparks & Spectacle — a night of fireworks, family fun, and unforgettable memories!

For Families

Things to See and Do

The Cheltenham Fryer - Lunchtime Fish & Chip Special

14 Nov

to

14 Nov

Fish and Chip Specials - Join us for a Lunchtime Fish & Chips, served at your table, as you travel through the Cotswold Countryside.

Dining

The Broadway Christmas Market

27 Nov

to

4 Dec

Travel by steam train to the popular late night shopping in Broadway!

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Mince Pie Specials 2026

27 Dec

to

3 Jan

Blow away the Christmas cobwebs on board our festive Mince Pie Specials!

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