Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Heritage Railway & Museum in Buckinghamshire
Established in 1969, Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is a working steam museum and heritage railway preserving over 150 years of railway history. Our 25-acre site in Quainton showcases 170+ locomotives and rolling stock, including operational steam trains and a glass-roofed Visitor Centre housing extensive exhibits. We specialise in railway preservation, offering educational programs for schools, public steam days, and unique event spaces like the historic Rewley Road station.Our Accredited Museum status reflects our commitment to maintaining Second World War-era storage facilities and a comprehensive reference library. Through community projects like the Buckinghamshire Library of Things and apiary conservation, we combine heritage preservation with modern sustainability. With over 50 years of operational experience, our expert team ensures authentic historical experiences while maintaining strict safety standards for public operations.
Services
Steam Train Rides
Heritage Railway Tours
Event Venue Hire
Educational Programs
Museum Exhibits
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We offer unique steam train experiences dating from 1874 to the 1960s
- Our 25-acre site houses over 170 historic railway vehicles
- We provide flexible event spaces including a glass-roofed venue
- Our team maintains strict safety standards for operational heritage machinery
- We combine railway preservation with community initiatives like the Library of Things
Associations and certifications
- Accredited Museum
What people say
Stunning wedding venue
Memorable steam experiences
Excellent community projects
Flexible event spaces
Beautiful countryside setting
Services
Steam Train Rides
Experience authentic steam train rides on heritage locomotives during special events and steaming days. Our operational fleet includes historic engines like Wightwick Hall in its new red livery. Trains run on scheduled days with last admissions at 3pm, offering visitors a chance to enjoy vintage railway travel in preserved carriages.
Event Venue Hire
Host weddings and corporate events in our glass-roofed Rewley Road venue, accommodating up to 150 guests. Packages include exclusive site access, flexible supplier choices, and unique features like steam train rides for guests. Venue hire prices range from 3,400 to 5,200 including VAT, with dedicated event coordination available.
Educational Programs
Offering curriculum-linked educational experiences for primary to college students. Our programs include guided tours of railway workshops, locomotive history demonstrations, and hands-on heritage activities. Educational groups receive special access to our preservation areas and stock book resources for in-depth learning experiences.
Museum Exhibits
Explore our extensive collection of railway heritage items spanning 1874-1960s. Exhibits include locomotives, rolling stock, and historical documents displayed in our Accredited Museum. The collection features working steam engines, model railways, and preserved Second World War Ministry of Food storage facilities with rotating special exhibitions.
Community Projects
Supporting local sustainability through initiatives like the Buckinghamshire Library of Things and heritage beekeeping. Our projects include food donation programs, equipment repair workshops, and community-managed apiaries producing Heritage Hives Honey. We collaborate with local groups to reduce waste and promote heritage conservation.
Questions
What are your opening hours for steam train rides?
Steam train rides operate on Sundays, Bank Holidays, and special event days from 10:30am-5pm. Last admissions at 3pm.
Can I host a wedding at the railway centre?
Yes, we offer wedding venue hire in our glass-roofed Rewley Road station for up to 150 guests, with prices from £3,400 including VAT.
Are there educational programs for school groups?
We provide curriculum-linked educational visits including guided tours and hands-on railway heritage activities for primary to college students.
What community projects do you support?
We run the Buckinghamshire Library of Things, heritage beekeeping, food donation programs, and equipment repair initiatives.
Can I visit the museum without train rides?
Yes, our railway café and museum exhibits are open Monday-Friday 9:30am-2pm without train operations.
