Author: Pete

2024 was a blast! Take a bow, beer lovers of the ‘wolds… What an incredible festival 2024 was! From our little corner of the glorious sun-kissed Cotswolds, your enthusiasm and love for great beer shone through, making this year’s event a massive success. Despite some drops...

Inspire the next generation of Young Engineers 28th September- 29th September 9:00am - 5:00pm We have volunteers carrying out a variety of roles across our railway – signalling, catering services, carriage cleaning, carriage & wagon, and within our steam and diesel departments. Without, our volunteers we wouldn’t be...

See the Teddy Bears come out for a picnic 25th July - 8th August 9:00am - 5:00pm If you go down to the GWSR on Thursdays, be sure of a cuddly surprise. Come along in July and August see the Teddy Bears come out for a picnic on Teddy...

Get ready to embark on a magical journey 27th December 2024 - 1st January 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm Climb aboard our beautifully restored vintage steam train and experience the charm of a bygone era, combined with the festive spirit that will warm your heart. As you step onto...

Join expert Joe McSorley on a walk on Cleeve Common, exploring its often overlooked fungi Friday, 25th October 10:30am - 12:30pm More of a wander than a walk you will be encouraged to try and ignore the magnificent views from time to time and turn your eyes downwards,...

A day for all lovers of Jedi, Baby Yoda, the Skywalkers, the Stormtroopers and the tall, hairy Chewbacca! Sunday, 4th August Tickets: available with general admission Transport yourself to Sudeley Castle and get ready to celebrate Star Wars as part of our Sudeley's 70s Sundays where the best...

Some people get a train set; fewer people get a chance to enjoy the real thing - but you can do just that A Footplate Experience course on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is something that is sure to thrill and certainly makes a brilliant Christmas, birthday...

A competitive hill climb dedicated to rallying and rally cars Saturday, 2nd November 10:00am - 7:30pm Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington, Gotherington, Cheltenham GL52 9RD This iconic event returns to the Hill for 2024, with both daylight and early evening darkness runs in a tribute to the wonderful sport...

Free Children's Craft Activities 10th August - 26th August 10:00am - 3:00pm Prepare for an enchanting journey through time and imagination at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. As you embark on a scenic voyage, make sure your little ones are all aboard the excitement with our Free Children's...

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