Great Western Railway Museum, Coleford
The Old Railway Station, Railway Drive, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8RH
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 & Tours
- 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.
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 hour(s)
