Venue Description

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is housed in a beautifully restored Grade II railway building in the heart of the former Swindon Railway Works. Situated opposite the Swindon Designer Outlet, the museum tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western Railway, often referred to by historians and railway fans as ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’. The pioneering vision and engineering genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel led to the Great Western Railway network becoming regarded as the most advanced in the world.

Accessibility

STEAM is fully accessible – with lifts and ramps giving wheelchair and pushchair access throughout the museum. Disabled toilet facilities are also available. The displays have many features designed to meet the needs of people with special needs. We are pleased to provide the following facilities and services: An experience of sights, sounds, smell and touch, Free admission to carers or helpers assisting a disabled visitor, Free loan of wheelchair or motorised scooter, Fully accessible toilets, fitted with call point, Personal guiding scheme for unaccompanied disabled visitors (booking required), Subtitled video and large print information panels throughout STEAM, Low-level counters at the Ticket Desk, Shop and Cafe, Induction loop system at the Ticket Desk, Easy to read signage, Guide, Hearing and Assistance dogs welcome (dog bowls available), Automatic entrance doors, Adult changing room, Free parking for disabled visitors is available within 25 metres of STEAM.

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: http://www.steam-museum.org.uk/PlanVisit/Pages/accessibility.aspx

Awards List

Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme, Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, TripAdvisor

Toilets

Information about the toilets has not been added for this venue.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.