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WELCOME TO THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM COLEFORD

Established in 1986 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. 
We hope you’ll come visit us soon

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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 Â£5  

  • CHILDREN Â£2.50 

  • TRAIN RIDE £2.50

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Can’t Wait to See You Here

COLEFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEKEND 2024
A SPECIAL EVENT WITH 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

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Address:

The Old Railway Station, Railway Dr, Coleford GL16 8RH, UK

Email:

Phone:

01594 832032/833569

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