Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is a railway museum near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. The site is 25 acres in size and is divided into two halves. Each side has a demonstration line with various workshop and museum buildings. They are home to one of the largest collections of steam locomotives and other railway vehicles in the UK.
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Overview
They host many special events, at the railway including Day Out with Thomas and Santa trains. You can ride on one of their trains on their special steaming days which are fun for all the family. You can ride on a full-size steam train. For a small fee, there is also a miniature ride-on steam train which you can take a ride on.
Inside the visitor centre are some historic coaches including a Royal Dining coach and one used by Winston Churchill and Dwight D Eisenhower for their secret war strategy meetings. There are many exhibits within the hall, there’s even a travelling post office where you can have a go at sorting the mail. Please note prices are lower on their static viewing days due to no train rides running, do check ahead to see what is on.
Further Information Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Is there food and drink available?
There is an on-site cafe.
What are the main things to do?
Large railway museum with historic trains and coaches, there are large and small steam train rides on running days plus special events. There are toilets and a cafe.
What are the ticket prices?
An adult ticket on a steaming day is £12, children 5-15 £8 and under 5s are free. Other pricing options including a family ticket, special event days and annual passes are also available.
Prices are subject to change.
Is there parking?
There is a large on-site car park.
When are they open?
Opening times and dates vary. For up-to-date opening times and dates please visit their website.
Dog friendly?
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the site and in the trains.