31 Jan GWSR – Cotswold Festival of Steam
Our annual festival of steam locomotives
23rd May – 25th May
7:00pm – 9:15pm
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