Cotswold Festival of Steam 2026

Our annual festival of steam locomotives in the Cotswolds

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! First come first served, an additional ticket is required, pay on the brake van. Over 16s only.‍

• 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! First come first served, an additional ticket is required, pay on the brake van. Over 16s only.‍