STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, also known as Swindon Steam Railway Museum, is housed in part of the former Great Western Railway works in Swindon. It tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled the line.
Full-scale reproduction of the Bayeux Tapestry, an information video and other material, with a talk by Dr David Musgrove on 10 November.
45-minute talk by Dr David Musgrove on the Bayeux Tapestry, followed by a 15-minute Q&A, with a full-scale reproduction on view.
Monthly under-fives session with songs, craft, play and a story around a historic locomotive at the Great Western Railway museum.
Sessions led by STEAM's volunteers, including former railway staff, with guided tours and footplate access to historic GWR locomotives.
Fan-run Transformers convention with a trading area for toys and collectables, fan art, guest appearances and talks.
Annual inclusive cabaret of singing, dancing and performance by Reach Inclusive Arts, with drama, art, dance, poetry and comedy from its community groups.
Christmas extravaganza at the Great Western Railway museum with over 60 market stalls, live entertainment from local schools and Santa's storytime.
Aldbourne Band plays the score of 'The Snowman' live while the film is screened, followed by a short concert of Christmas tunes, with Christmas activities for children.
Oktoberfest-style brass band Christmas show with mulled wine and beer on tap from the Hop Kettle Brewery.
Monthly session for children aged 2 to 5 with songs, craft, play and a themed story inspired by an object from the Museum of the Great Western Railway.
18+ silent disco with three channels of 80s, 90s and 00s classics spun by UK DJs, with a bar and laser displays at STEAM.
Pop-culture convention with TV and film guests, cosplay competition, gaming, VR experiences and collectables at STEAM.
Volunteer-led tour of the STEAM museum in which volunteers share their railway working history and visitors can climb onto a locomotive's footplate.
Indoor makers market with more than 80 traders, craft workshops and children's activities at the STEAM museum.
Exhibition at STEAM, the Museum of the Great Western Railway, on the 1926 General Strike and the GWR's response, with original posters and notices.
The Arts Centre
The Arts Centre, Swindon SN1 4BJ, United Kingdom
Bert's Books
54 Godwin Ct, Swindon
Brook Field Primary School
Cartwright Drive, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5SB
The Brunel Shopping Centre
29a Canal Walk, Swindon
Caffe Vialottie
Unit 1, Greencote House, Isambard Way, Redhouse Way, Blunsdon St Andrew, Swindon SN25 2NT
