Work is still continuing in rebuilding the embankment just north of  Winchcombe and for this year we will be running a similar service of trains as in  2011 - namely a steam service between Cheltenham Race Course and  Winchcombe and a round trip from Toddington by diesel rail car. In addition,  volunteer supporters of the railway are providing a classic bus link between  Winchcombe and Toddington on all weekends and bank holidays enabling  everyone to experience the two stretches of our line. 

SPECIAL MAY BANK HOLIDAY OFFER!! ALL CHILDREN CAN TRAVEL FREE ON BOTH OF OUR LINES THROUGHOUT THE MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND (PROVIDED THEY ARE ACCOMPANIED BY AT LEAST ONE ADULT OR SENIOR CITIZEN).  (This offer does not apply to pre-booked concessionary fares for groups.)

Click the icon to download a PDF version of our timetable.

Trains will also operate to the red timetable on 1st January 2013.

On the following race days, train passengers are asked to use the Cheltenham Race Course north car park  and not our usual car park which will be closed. This extra car park is situated over the bridge heading towards Bishops Cleeve on the right hand side. It will be signposted. The dates are:

Wednesday and Thursday April 18th and 19th
Wednesday May 2nd
Saturday October 20th
Saturday December 15th
Tuesday January 1st 2013.

Please note Cheltenham Race Course station will be closed on Saturday and Sunday November 17th and 18th.

When you come to our railway you are stepping into the past. This is an all weather attraction so no matter whether it is pouring with rain or a lovely sunny day you can still experience the thrill of steam or a DMU.

And remember:

• Car parking is free - something that usually adds to the expense of a day out
• Dogs are free - but please not on seats!
• Children of all ages are free on our Service B from Toddington and up to the age of 5 on our Service A steam service from Cheltenham Race Course and Winchcombe
• By buying a combined ticket to travel on both lines you not only get great value but the ticket is valid for two consecutive dates of running.

So - more information about our two travel opportunities:

Our main travel experience - SERVICE A - is a trip from Cheltenham Race Course to Winchcombe by steam train. This is a 14 mile round trip through the glorious Cotswold countryside with views stretching across to the Malvern Hills, the Black Mountains of Wales and even to the Shropshire Hills. And on a clear day there is a spectacular view of Tewkesbury Abbey.

Whilst relaxing with a drink and maybe a snack from the restaurant car, you will pass Gotherington Halt and then travel on through a 693 yard long curved tunnel before arriving at Winchcombe. There is a short break at Winchcombe - watch the locomotive running round and perhaps visit our model railway or our 1950's style coffee shop, before travelling back. Or even break your journey there and walk into Winchcombe itself ( two thirds of a mile). When back at Cheltenham Race Course why not visit our GWR shop?

So - Take the "A" train

Price details are here

Or why not try - SERVICE B - this is an 8 mile round trip from Toddington to Laverton by a 1950's refurbished diesel railcar or DMU, which goes via Hailes Abbey and the famous 15 arch Stanway viaduct. There are great views of the North Cotswolds and the vale of Evesham from all directions in the railcar and you will even be able to spot examples of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation. This is a 30-35 minute round trip but please note passengers may not disembark other than at Toddington. At Toddington we have our well known Flag and Whistle tea room, and there is our shop, a small museum and an excellent garden centre adjacent to the station car park.

Price details are here

But best of all - how about 2 complete days out with us!! If you purchase a freedom of the line rover ticket you will have unlimited travel on both stretches of the line for 2 consecutive train running dates. You can then spend as long as you like riding up and down as well as have lunch in the Flag and Whistle or have a picnic in the picnic area, buy a plant or two in the garden centre whilst the children play in the play area, purchase a present to take home from the shop at Toddington or Cheltenham Race Course, and have drinks and snacks on the steam train or in the coffee shop at Winchcombe. A great day out - and with such a discounted price, not expensive! And to make this short trip even better, all children travel free at all times as long as they are accompanied by at least one adult or senior citizen.

Price details are here

All tickets may be purchased on the day of travel or in advance via the website subject to a small booking fee.

One carer may travel free with a fare paying registered disabled person.

Special rates apply for pre-booked groups - see the Group bookings page.