The Gloucestershire Warkwickshire
Railway is in the process of re-building and restoring part
of the former Great Western main line between Cheltenham and Stratford.
The Line currently operates between Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse,
a round trip of around 20 miles. You can of course join a train at Winchcombe
Station, which is located slightly outside Winchcombe at Greet.
Their Web Site is packed with information. There
is also an unofficial site showing
progress on reconstruction of the line from Toddington to Broadway.
Behind an ordinary house front and down a narrow passageway, you
will step into a wonderland full of things to do and see. Experience
being a signalman: clip your own tickets, remember, or imagine,
what it was like in the days of steam. In our half acre of Cotswold
gardens (full of old and rare plants) there is something for everyone:
space to run and play, secluded parts to sit and relax and everywhere
things to fascinate you. For the railway enthusiast there is one
of the largest collections of railway equipment in the country.
(3 on the map)
Open:
Easter to end October.
August open daily.
September open Wednesday to Sunday.
October open Wednesday to Sunday last day open is 21st October.
Opening hours are 1.30pm to 6pm with last admission at 5pm.
For further information - 01242 609305