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

to

31 Jul

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

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Gift Cards

4 Nov

to

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

to

23 Dec

For Families

Festive Afternoon Teas

27 Nov

to

18 Dec

Why not join us for a Festive Afternoon Tea

Dining

Food & Drink

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 Do the Work – Sit Back, Relax, and Savour Our Afternoon Tea Steam Experience!

Dining

Food & Drink

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 Asparagus Express

18 Apr

to

18 Apr

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

Things to See and Do

Activities

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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Cotswold Festival of Steam 2026

23 May

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25 May

Our annual festival of steam locomotives in the Cotswolds

Galas

Rail Ale Festival 2026

12 Jun

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14 Jun

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

For Enthusiasts

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

Childrens Summer Craft Activities

11 Aug

to

23 Aug

Summer Holiday Family Fun & Crafts at the GWSR

For Families

Tea with Alice

15 Aug

to

15 Aug

A Fabulous Family Afternoon Tea Train Experience

Activities

Food & Drink

For Families

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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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

to

1 Nov

Showcasing the GWSR Lineside Photography Group Exhibition

For Enthusiasts

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

6 Nov

to

6 Nov

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

For Families

Things to See and Do

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