Coleford GWR Railway Museum

The Great Western Railway Museum, The Old Railway Station, Railway Drive, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8RH

Visit a privately owned museum lovingly created from the GWR Goods Shed that marked the site of Coleford’s two railways: the Great Western and Severn and Wye Railways that once served the area.

The Coleford Great Western Railway Museum is based in the former Goods Shed at Coleford, in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Built in 1883, this listed building is the last surviving part of the GWR Coleford Station, which once connected the town with Monmouth. Another station connected Coleford to Lydney via the Severn and Wye Railway. The collection covers the history of the railways in the Forest of Dean, dating from 1809 when the first Act of Parliament allowing a railway in Britain was passed, through the 19th century and the building of the Severn & Wye and Great Western branches. You can also see a Peckett 0-4-0ST locomotive that was restored between 2002-2005. Also featured is a restored GWR signal box from 1906 as well as a 7½ gauge miniature railway and many items of railway memorabilia.

Timings

Friday 06 September: 1400-1600
Friday 13 September: 1400-1600

Location & directions

The Old Railway Station, Railway Drive, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8RH

Directions:: Please be aware that the public car park is “Pay and Display”. There is no car park attached to the Museum but there may be space at the Main Place, close by.
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Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:: Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Not suitable for wheelchairs or people with severe walking and balance difficulties

Additional information

Public Toilets are in the main car park or at the adjacent Main Place during these hours.

Max no of people per tour:: 30
Est. tour duration:: 2 hours