The museum is located in a restored railway works building. The building is a treat in itself. As well as having a wealth of information about the railways, it also is an invaluable source of social history. There are plenty of events for children, and it is right next to the Great Western Designer Outlet Village and the National Trust Headquarters, so anyone in the family who doesn't want to visit the museum has plenty of other options.

Local

Eat and Drink

• Egg-e-licious (E3) - Swindon (0.4 miles) - In Swindon, Wiltshire, Eggelicious and her sister E2 are independent boutique bistros. Our original ...
• Stratton Lodge - Swindon (2.6 miles) - small luxury guest house, all rooms en-suite, continental breakfast, A real home from home ,your com...
• Spitfire cafe - Swindon (3.4 miles) - The spitfire cafe is a small traditional cafe set in one corner of the only remaining building from ...
• Roves Farm - Swindon (4.8 miles) - A great family day out, come rain or shine! A full programme of events throughout the day includes: ...
• The Highworth Hotel & Restaurant - Highworth (6.1 miles) - The Highworth Hotel & Restaurant is a magnificent Georgian building located at the head of Highworth...

See and Do

• Stratton Lodge Swindon (2.6 miles) - small luxury guest house, all rooms en-suite, continental breakfast, A real home from home ,your com...
• Roves Farm Swindon (4.8 miles) - A great family day out, come rain or shine! A full programme of events throughout the day includes: ...
• Farmtastic animal farm Nr Royal Wootonn Basset (7.5 miles) - Farmtastic is a working farm where visitors can meet over 100 friendly and cute animals. . Located j...
• Farmtastic Animal Farm Chippenham (7.5 miles) - Ready for a close encounter of the furred kind? More than 100 animals are waiting to meet you this y...
• Lakeside Ski & wake South Cerney (8.8 miles) - The best place to Wakeboard, Waterski and Ringo Ride in South West England... Just off the A417 - a ...

Shopping

• Stratton Lodge - Swindon (2.6 miles) - small luxury guest house, all rooms en-suite, continental breakfast, A real home from home ,your com...
• New Brewery Arts - Cirencester (13.0 miles) - New Brewery Arts is the place to come and explore the best of British craft and creativity. Our two g...