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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
Heritage steam railway through the Cotswolds between Broadway, Toddington and Cheltenham.
✦ We visited
Get the day rover and hop off at Winchcombe to break up the ride. The steam, smoke and whistle are pure magic for train-mad children, ours waved the whole way.
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway runs heritage steam and diesel trains along a scenic line between Broadway, Toddington, Winchcombe, Gotherington and Cheltenham Racecourse. A day rover ticket lets you hop on and off, so families can ride the full route, take in the views over the Cotswold escarpment and stop at stations along the way. The journey itself is the attraction.
Toddington is the main hub, with a cafe, picnic area, a small museum and engines to admire up close, and Winchcombe has a railway museum too. Special events run through the year, including a popular Santa service at Christmas, dining trains and gala weekends with extra locomotives. Steam-mad children of all ages love the noise, smoke and the chance to wave from the carriages.
It suits everyone from babies to grandparents, with the ride enjoyable for all ages. Check the timetable carefully, as it does not run every day, and consider stopping at Winchcombe to explore.
Good for: trains, history, outdoors. Ages: 0–2, 3–4, 5–7, 8–11, 12+.
Good to know
How long is the GWSR steam railway journey?
The full line between Broadway and Cheltenham Racecourse is a scenic ride, and a day rover lets you hop on and off.
Does the GWSR run every day?
No, it runs on selected days in season and most school holidays, so check the timetable before travelling.
Is the steam railway good for toddlers?
Yes, the ride suits all ages, and the engines and stations are a hit with train-mad toddlers.