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Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre
Didcot Railway Centre, England

Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre


3 days
from £269££pp

2025 May


Join us for the highly anticipated return of the Flying Scotsman and Pendennis Castle to Didcot! For the first time since 2005, you can see these iconic locomotives at the Living Steam Railway Museum. Spend the day exploring the museum, Engine Shed, Coal Stage, Broad Gauge, Transfer Shed, and more. Create lasting memories with photo opportunities featuring both famous engines and enjoy rides behind them on the main demonstration line as part of the fantastic Rivals Reunited event! Transporting us back to the golden age of steam, this is the perfect chance to experience the sights and sounds of a different era! A must for steam locomotive enthusiasts - don't miss this fantastic three-day break.

Highlights

  • Return coach travel
  • 2 nights at a selected hotel (JG3 or JG4 rating) with dinner & breakfast
  • Admission to Didcot Railway Centre
  • Train journeys behind Flying Scotsman & Pendennis Castle

Important note: It is not possible to book a specific time to ride behind Flying Scotsman or Pendennis Castle. Both locomotives will be hauling passengers throughout the day and passengers can travel on a first come, first served basis.


Itinerary

From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to our hotel in time for dinner and our first night’s stay.

Following breakfast at the hotel, we head to Didcot, a historic railway town renowned for its rich railway heritage and home to the Didcot Railway Centre.

The Didcot Railway Centre is a living museum of the Great Western Railway, where visitors can explore a unique collection of steam engines, coaches, wagons and buildings. The museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of railways, with interactive exhibits, demonstrations and train rides that transport visitors back to the golden age of steam travel. This must-see museum also includes the towering Coal Stage, the Broad Gauge and Transfer Shed and much more.

During the day we board our train behind the magnificent Flying Scotsman or its rival, the historic Pendennis Castle. Known for its speed and power, the Pendennis Castle played a significant role in hauling express passenger trains. It has a rich history, having been preserved and restored multiple times, and remains a beloved icon of British railway heritage.

Please note: it is not possible to book a specific time to ride behind Flying Scotsman or Pendennis Castle. Both locomotives will be hauling passengers throughout the day and passengers can travel on a first come, first served basis.

After checking out of the hotel, we board the coach for our journey home.


Accommodation

We’ll stay at a well-appointed hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant. Meals may be buffet style.

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Hotel Rating

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.

Accommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.


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