Are all areas of the attraction accessible by wheelchair?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible. For train rides, wheelchair users may need to mke themselves known to platform staff who will find the ramp - this ramp can only be used to wheel chairs into the guards van at the back of the train. This is because carriages are vintage and are not wide enough to fit wheelchairs and often have steps.

Can wheelchairs be rented? If so, what is the cost?

No, wheelchairs cannot be rented.

Do you offer special assistance for visitors in the wheelchair?

Yes, special assistance is available.

Is Buckinghamshire Railway Centre wheelchair friendly?

Yes, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets. For train rides, wheelchair users may need to mke themselves known to platform staff who will find the ramp - this ramp can only be used to wheel chairs into the guards van at the back of the train. This is because carriages are vintage and are not wide enough to fit wheelchairs and often have steps.

Is Buckinghamshire Railway Centre baby friendly?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities.

Are all areas of the attraction accessible with a pushchair?

Yes, all areas are pushchair friendly.

Is there a restroom for mothers that are breastfeeding?

No, there are no breastfeeding rooms available.

Yes, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is dog friendly Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome

Is there food and drink available to buy?

Yes there is dining and snack options.

Can visitors bring their own food?

Yes, guest are allowed to bring their own food PIcnic tables are available outside

How much does food and drink typically cost for a family of 4?

For a typical family of 4, food and drink costs around £20.

How far is the parking from the attraction?

There is on-site parking available

Can parking spaces be pre-booked or reserved?

No, parking can not be pre-booked or reserved.

Are there accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities?

Yes, there are accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities. Right by the entrance gate

Does your attraction offer private hire, for parties or events?

Yes, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre has stated that you can hire privately for parties/events.

What type of packages do you offer?

Weddings and private parties - exclusive hire of the entire site on a Saturday for functions of up to 180 people. Children's birthday parties - held on Sundays whilst the site is open for steam train rides etc. Minimum 8 children, £15 per child. Includes party food, miniature railway, steam train ride, 2 adults (additional adults and siblings £9.50 each), footplate ride for the birthday child (when suitable age) and an adult.

Can you rent a private room? If so, what are the costs?

We have several rooms to rent For children's birthday parties, a private room/area for lunch is included

Is catering provided?

Yes, private catering can be provided.

What is the maximum number of guests allowed?

The maximum number of guests allowed is 20.

How frequent is public transport to the attraction?

It's ok for a Saturday event day but not Sundays

What are the closest public transport stops or stations to the attraction?

Aylesbury Vale Parkway for trains Aylesbury Bus Station

Do visitors need to pre-book time slots or tickets to get into the attraction?

Yes, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre had stated that you will need to pre-book. Visitors can pre-book and it is advisable to do so for our popular special events, however, more often than not, visitors can just buy tickets on the gate. Pre-book at www.bucksrailcentre.org

Are there toilets available?

Yes, there are toilets available to the public.

Are there baby changing facilities available?

Yes, there are baby changing facilities available

Are there accessible toilets?

Yes, there are accessible toilets available No key required

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

All Ages

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About Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre covers 25 acres and has one of the largest collections of steam locomotives and other railway vehicles in the UK.

Stunning glass-roofed Visitor Centre with many interesting and historic exhibits, plus cafe and gift shop. Outside exhibits, huge railway museum, restoration sheds where visitors can see on-going projects. Picnic areas. 1km long Miniature Railway, crossings, loops, stations, even a tunnel and a Garden Railway. Lots of fabulous family events like a Day Out With Thomas, Halloween, Panto Express at Christmas and visits from other kids TV characters like Paddington and Bluey. Also, railway and vehicle enthusiast events, like the vintage transport weekend, Bus Rally and Classic Car Show.

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Steam train rides and more!

Visitors can enjoy unlimited steam train rides behind a restored steam locomotive and have rides on the miniature railway! Also, you can visit the Travelling Post Office, watch the model trains, wander the Railway Museum and admire all the stunning railway exhibits and buildings from all through the ages. There is a stunning glass-roofed railway visitor centre with lovely cafe and gift shop, plus stunning exhibits to look at, including a rare Royal dining carriage from Victorian times. There are 25-acres of railwayland to discover with lots to see, do and learn about for a first class family day out!

Unlimited steam train rides behind a restored steam locomotive

We are a steam museum and every Sunday during our steaming season (April-October), visitors can come along and enjoy unlimited steam train rides in a vintage carriage pulled by a painstakingly restored steam locomotive. For kids who love trains, this is literally the perfect day out! Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of our special heritage railway!

Railway buildings and steam engines and carriage to admire

Visit our huge Railway Museum with carriages, wagons, locomotives all in varying degrees of restoration! Plus, enjoy wandering around 25 acres of Railwayland filled with other buildings and artefacts - there's so much to do and so much to learn about!

Facilities

Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted

Opening Times

Regular Times

Monday, 09:30 - 14:00
Tuesday, 09:30 - 14:00
Wednesday, 09:30 - 14:00
Thursday, 09:30 - 14:00
Friday, 09:30 - 14:00
Saturday, Open 24 hours
Sunday, 10:30 - 17:00

Monday to Friday 9.30am-2pm is just for our Railway Cafe and Visitor Centre (no museum or train rides, but entry is FREE!)

As well as Sundays from April to October, there are some other days that we are open for steam train rides etc, for example, some Wednesdays in school holidays and Bank Holidays and some Saturday events. Check our website www.bucksrailcentre.org

Pricing & Tickets

General Admission

Child (3-17) : £8.50
Adult (17-18+) : £12.50
Babies and Toddlers (0-3) : Free

The miniature railway incurs a charge of £1.50 per person. Under 3s travel for free.

Special Events
Adults £14.50
Kids (3-15) £10.50
Seniors £13.50
Family £30 and £44.50 (1-adult and 2-adult plus four children)

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Plan Your Visit

Typical visit time 3 - 4 hours

Suitable for Kids and Adults too

Food & Drink Options

Sandwiches - made to order

Jacket potatoes

Chips

Sausage rolls and pasties

Chicken nuggets

FAQs

: 15 mind
: Yes!

Parking

: Yes, there is parking.
: No, there is no parking fees.
: There is on-site parking available
: No, parking can not be pre-booked or reserved.
: Yes, there are accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities.
Right by the entrance gate

Toilets

: Yes, there are toilets available to the public.
: Yes, there are baby changing facilities available
: Yes, there are accessible toilets available
No key required

Family Friendly Options

: Yes, there are baby changing facilities.
: Yes, all areas are pushchair friendly.
: No, there are no breastfeeding rooms available.
: Yes, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is dog friendly
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome

Food & Drink

: Yes there is dining and snack options.
: Yes, guest are allowed to bring their own food
PIcnic tables are available outside
: For a typical family of 4, food and drink costs around £20.

Accessibility Information

: Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible.
For train rides, wheelchair users may need to mke themselves known to platform staff who will find the ramp - this ramp can only be used to wheel chairs into the guards van at the back of the train. This is because carriages are vintage and are not wide enough to fit wheelchairs and often have steps.
: No, wheelchairs cannot be rented.
: Yes, special assistance is available.
: Yes, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets.
For train rides, wheelchair users may need to mke themselves known to platform staff who will find the ramp - this ramp can only be used to wheel chairs into the guards van at the back of the train. This is because carriages are vintage and are not wide enough to fit wheelchairs and often have steps.

Tickets & Bookings

: Yes, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre had stated that you will need to pre-book.
Visitors can pre-book and it is advisable to do so for our popular special events, however, more often than not, visitors can just buy tickets on the gate. Pre-book at www.bucksrailcentre.org

Private Hire & Birthday Parties

: Yes, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre has stated that you can hire privately for parties/events.
: Weddings and private parties - exclusive hire of the entire site on a Saturday for functions of up to 180 people. Children's birthday parties - held on Sundays whilst the site is open for steam train rides etc. Minimum 8 children, £15 per child. Includes party food, miniature railway, steam train ride, 2 adults (additional adults and siblings £9.50 each), footplate ride for the birthday child (when suitable age) and an adult.
: We have several rooms to rent For children's birthday parties, a private room/area for lunch is included
: Yes, private catering can be provided.
: The maximum number of guests allowed is 20.

Public Transport

: It's ok for a Saturday event day but not Sundays
: Aylesbury Vale Parkway for trains Aylesbury Bus Station

Contact Details

Get Directions

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Quainton Road Station
Station Road, Quainton
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP22 4BY
England

Tel: 01296655720

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Transport Information

Red Rose bus route 16 stops by our entrance but sadly doesn't run on Sundays

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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

About Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Steam train rides and more!

Unlimited steam train rides behind a restored steam locomotive

Railway buildings and steam engines and carriage to admire

Facilities

Opening Times

Pricing & Tickets

Plan Your Visit

Food & Drink Options

FAQs

Parking

Toilets

Family Friendly Options

Food & Drink

Accessibility Information

Tickets & Bookings

Private Hire & Birthday Parties

Public Transport

Contact Details

Transport Information

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