Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

GWSR – Cotswold Festival of Steam

Our annual festival of steam locomotives

23rd May25th May
7:00pm9:15pm
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, Toddington Railway Station, Toddington, Cheltenham, GL54 5DT

Come along to The Cotswold Festival of Steam 2026 – More details will follow soon, along with guest locomotive announcements, but here are some highlights to look forward to!

At Broadway:

  • view progress on our newest station
  • visit our new shop
  • browse the Friends of Broadway fundraising shop
  • broadway station tea room open

At Toddington:

  • locomotive sheds open to view current projects
  • trade stands including model railway and locomotive owning group stands
  • goods train brake van rides – a unique way to experience the line, ride on the brake van for a different view
  • visit the “Cotswold Halt Café”, coffee shop, gift shop and our exclusive Hawkstone Bar
  • narrow gauge operating steam train rides
  • visit the GWRT Office – we are open for our visitors to come and talk to us about membership and volunteering etc

At Winchcombe:

  • carriage & Wagon workshops open to view projects
  • viewing area beyond C&W workshops
  • Griddle & Coffeepot tea room
  • discovery coach and model railway coach

At Gotherington:

  • private station grounds open specially courtesy of the owners Bryan & Savita
  • ride on the “Pump Trolley” or enjoy the “Wickham Trolley”
  • enjoy light refreshments or a homemade curry
  • good spot for viewing passing trains or to chill out and enjoy a picnic

At Cheltenham Race Course:

  • original 1912 ticket office open
  • “Snacks by Tracks” refreshments
  • goods train brake van rides – a unique way to experience the line, ride on the brake van for a different view

For more information, please visit the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway website



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