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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Steam Locomotives at the Bucks Railway Centre

Revisit the golden age of steam in our steam hauled passenger trains and on our extensive miniature railway. Many locomotives on display from express, passenger types to the humble shunting engine. Regular 'Day out with Thomas' events. Steam trains operate on Sundays and Bank Holidays together with Wednesdays in the school holidays.

Opening Times

Opening 2010 2 Apr 2010 - 31 Oct 2010

Day Opening Times
Monday 10:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 10:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 10:30 - 16:30
Thursday 10:30 - 16:30
Friday 10:30 - 16:30
Saturday 10:30 - 16:30
Sunday 10:30 - 17:30
Bank Holiday 10:30 - 17:30

* Steam trains operate on Sundays, Bank Holiday Mondays and Wednedays in the school holidays.
The centre is open on most weekdays for 'restricted viewing'.
The centre is closed to the public on 6th to 13th March, 17th April, 12th & 26th June, 31st July and 4th September.

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Family ticketfrom £23.50
Adult ticketfrom £9.00
Concession ticketfrom £7.50
Child ticketfrom £5.50

Prices vary for Special Events, Static Viewing Days and Days out with Thomas. The centre is also open for restricted viewing on some week days at a cost of £3.50. Please see centres website for full details or call 01296 655720. Season tockets also available.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M40. Follow signs to A41. Follow brown and white signs. Centre is signed off A41 at Waddesden 5 miles north west of Aylesbury and 10 miles south east of Bicester.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Aylesbury. Bus 16.

 Contact Info

Quainton Road Station
Quainton
Nr Aylesbury
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
HP22 4BY

Tel: +44 01296 655720
Email
Website

Additional Images

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  • Steam Locomotives at the Bucks Railway Centre
  • Steam Locomotives at the Bucks Railway Centre

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside
  • Village Location

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Light refreshments available with seating for up to 80
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 2.5 hours
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 150
  • Min group size - 15
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Event Venue
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups