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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway Fire Fly Avenue, Off Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2EY Steam-Museum.Org.Uk/Info/1/Steam/15/Groups STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway Fire Fly Avenue, Off Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2EY Steam-museum.org.uk/info/1/steam/15/groups STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is housed in a beautifully restored Grade II listed railway building in the heart of the former Swindon railway works. Located right next to Swindon's Designer Outlet, the Museum tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western Railway. See famous locomotives, ‘drive’ the train simulator and even work the signals in the interactive GWR signal box! Trade Product Information and Experiences: Free Introductory Welcome Group Talk (10-15 minutes) – suitable for groups who wish to self-guide but would like to have a brief talk on the background and history of the museum at the start of their visit. Highlights Tour A one-hour tour of the Museum, focusing on the highlights of the STEAM collection. Learn about the history of Swindon Works and discover some of the stories of the workers. Tours are available for a minimum of 15 and maximum of 25 people, although for larger groups multiple tours can be arranged. Pre-booking essential. Booking Information: Name of trade contact: Jade Walker Trade email address: [email protected] Trade Tel: +44 (0) 1793 466637 Opening Dates: Open Daily (excluding 24, 25, 26 December) from 10am (Mon – Sat) and 11am (Sun). Trade Prices – Group/FIT rates (as of 2020) Prices may be subject to an increase for 2021: Museum Entry - Adult £8.50; Senior (65+) £6.70; Child (3 - 15yrs) £6.15 Museum Entry plus Highlights Tour - Adult £12.20; Senior £10.40; Child £9.80 Min group size: 15 pax Duration of visit: 2-3 hours Coach Parking: Free coach parking is located just outside the museum. For full details on parking please visit website. Suitable for Education / Corporate / Incentive visits: Yes. Please enquire about the Discovery Sessions on offer for school groups, which include the Victorian era and World War Two. Corporate visits are popular with a range of spaces available to hire. These include large event halls and a large theatre-style room with its own break-out area, plus smart GWR themed boardrooms - ideal for both occasional and regular meetings. Day and evening events available from business breakfasts through to evening gala dinners, parties and concerts. Special event catering also available. Additional Information: Please note that all group bookings need to be made at least two weeks in advance. Group Visit for 15+ people includes: • Short Welcome talk for all groups • Discounted Museum admission • Free admission for group organiser and coach driver • Free meal and drink for coach driver up to the value of £10 • Free coach parking • Coach drop off and pick up point outside Museum entrance Group Refreshments - Platform One Café inside the Museum offers a wide range of delicious meals and snacks. The Café is upstairs and accessible from the Museum reception area, including a visitor lift). Create a Wiltshire Programme Consider including STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway as part of a wider ‘Swindon’ or ‘Industrial Heritage’ itinerary. Additional Wiltshire attractions to visit include the nearby McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon which is only two minutes’ walk from the museum; Lydiard Park, Studley Grange Garden & Leisure Park, REME Museum and Wyvern Theatre. Places to stay include Cricklade House Hotel or Doubletree by Hilton Hotel. .
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