THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM COLEFORD
Railway Museum & 7/1/4 gauge miniature railway is situated in Colefords main car park
01594 832032/833569
WELCOME TO THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM COLEFORD
Established in 1986Â by the late Mike Rees (1935 to 2017)
The Great Western Railway Museum is housed in one of the last remaining permanent railway buildings in the Forest of Dean on the site of Colefords railway yard
See a restored 0-4-0 'Peckett' locomotive in the engine shed, an 1883 G.W.R. Goods shed, a working signal box, Replica Victorian Rail Carriage, Toad Brake van and Fruit'C' Van, 71/4 Passenger electric locomotive 'Little John' Large scale model steam loco's 'Maude & Victor, 71/4 & 5" gauge model steam locomotives, Railway shop and Bookshop.Â
We hope you’ll come visit us soon
OPENING HOURS
Fri: 2:30pm - 5:00pm Sat: 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Small groups and coach parties can come on other days, call or email to arrange gwrcoleford@hotmail.com 01594832032 / 01594833569 mobile 07812059004
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ADMISSION
ADULTS £5
CHILDREN £2.50
TRAIN RIDE £2.50
UPCOMING EVENTS
Can’t Wait to See You Here
COLEFORD MUSIC FESTIVALÂ WEEKEND 2024
A SPECIAL EVENT WITHÂ LIVE DJ'S PERFORMING ALL DAY FROM THE BRAKE VAN SOUND SYSTEM
PLAYING DEEP HOUSE AND DISCO VIBE
On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14h of July 2024
opening from 11am till approx 11pm (times may alter)
'Mini train rides all day! and Museum engine shed and signal box will also be open! (until 4.30pm)
Come and enjoy the music!
Museum entry £5 adults Child £2.50, train ride £2.50,
Listen to DJ's Free
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COLEFORD CARNIVAL OF TRANSPORT EVENT EASTER MONDAY APRIL 1ST 2024
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MUSEUM AND ENGINE SHED AND SIGNAL BOX OPEN! SECOND HAND BOOKS AND MAGAZINES ALSO FOR SALE!
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STEAM TRAIN RIDES ON 'MAUDE AND 'LITTLE JOHN' FOR ALL. STARTS AROUND 10AM
Open Every Friday and Saturday through out the year 2024
2.30pm till 5pm
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CONTACT US
Address:
The Old Railway Station, Railway Dr, Coleford GL16 8RH, UK
Email:
Phone:
01594 832032/833569