Explore the rich history of the Great Western Railway at the Great Western Railway Steam Museum and see and hear about the extraordinary things achieved by ordinary men and women.

The Museum is housed in a beautifully restored Grade II railway building in the heart of the former Swindon railway works.

Situated right opposite the Swindon Designer Outlet, the museum tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western Railway, often referred to by historians and railway fans as ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’.

The pioneering vision and engineering genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel led to the Great Western Railway network becoming regarded as the most advanced in the world. Click on the link above to see full details of what you can see and do at the Museum.

Join us to experience the power and romance of steam by getting up close to magnificent locomotives, interacting with a train driver simulator, and walking through the world of railway workers.

We have organised three small group guided tours for the day which will enable us all to enjoy a unique look at British engineering heritage and the stories of the people who built and travelled on the Great Western Railway.

Provisional Travel Arrangements

• 9.15 am please arrive in good time at Chepstow Leisure Centre car park
• 9.30 am coach leaves Chepstow LC car park.
• 11.00 am approx. coach arrives at the Museum
• We have booked three guided tours with an experienced guide at the following times:
  • 11.30 am
  • 12.45 pm
  • 2.00 pm
• Each tour lasts about one hour and you will have the rest of the time to explore the Museum at your leisure.
• 3.50 pm please aim to be back at the coach
• 4.0 pm coach leaves the Museum
• 5.30 pm approx. arrive back at Chepstow LC

Coach, entry the Museum including the tours, and gratuities are included in the price. AwayDays trips are only open to Chepstow u3a members.

Group Leaders for the day: Vivien and Judith

If you would like to go, click on AwayDays Team giving the full names of everyone who would like to go. When your place is confirmed we will provide you with payment details and a reference code for those paying by bank transfer.

Please make sure you are familiar with the Chepstow u3a Refunds Policy before booking