Swindon &
Cricklade
Railway

Special events & regular services
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Train services on the Swindon & Cricklade Railway allow visitors to enjoy train rides on most weekend days, Public Holidays and School Holiday Wednesdays. The facility to arrange private events also means that parties and groups can visit the Railway at other mutually agreed times.

Event picture
On the platform at Blunsdon Station.
Hayes Knoll Station
Steam Services for 2013
unless Special Events are advertised below.
Trains run between 10:30am and 4pm
Diesel Services for 2013
unless Special Events are advertised below
Trains run between 10:30am and 4pm
Sunday steam services
will operate from 24th March until 27th October.
Saturdays from 16th March throughout the year
Sundays 3rd - 17th March, 3rd - 24th November
Timetables for 2013
Click here for steam and diesel service timetables
for each 2013 operating day
Standard Train Fares for 2013
unless Special Events are advertised below
For steam-hauled trains
Adult £7, Senior £6, Child £5, Family (two adults + two children) £20.
For diesel-hauled trains
Adult £6, Senior £5, Child £4:50, Family (two adults + two children) £18.
All tickets allow the holder to ride on as many available trains as desired from the time of purchase on the day concerned, with the exception of Santa Specials.
PLEASE NOTE that these fares will be revised for some special events. These fares will be advertised on this web site in advance of the events concerned.
School Holiday Wednesdays
for 2013
Diesel Service
   27th March    3rd April
   29th May    24th July
   31st July    7th Aug
   14th Aug    21st Aug
   28th Aug    30th Oct
Adults £6
Seniors £5
Children £4
Family (2 adult + 2 children) £18
TEACHERS
click here for information about School Group Visits

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Special Events
Trains will operate as above unless otherwise shown in red or advertised on the News page or special page promoting the event.
Steam or diesel haulage will be indicated for Special Event days in the relevant publicity.
Pre-booking
Prior booking is not necessary for any event unless specially noted below.
Some Dining Events on the Moonraker Dining Train require pre-booking. Please use the email links shown below. Note that Dining Events take place in special carriages attached to the normal service train, where no pre-booking is required.
Santa Specials An on-line pre-booking facility will be created, and its availability will be announced nearer the time. Visitors will also be able to pay on arrival, subject to the possibility of having to wait during busy times.
Other events Tickets may be pre-purchased if required. Please use this email link to state your requirements, allowing a minimum of four working days for processing and posting.
2013 Special Events
June 2013
Friday 21st Murder Mystery Evening
7:15pm start
Pre-booking required - email here
Sunday 30th Cream Tea in the Moonraker
July 2013
Sunday 14th Cream Tea in the Moonraker
Saturday 20th Kids Go Free weekend
Sunday 21st Kids Go Free weekend
Friday 26th Murder Mystery Evening
7:15pm start
Pre-booking required - email here
Sunday 28th High Tea in the Moonraker
August 2013
Saturday 10th Steam & Vintage Weekend
(11:00am - 5:00pm)
Sunday 11th Steam & Vintage Weekend
(11:00am - 5:00pm)
Sunday 11th Cream Tea in the Moonraker
Sunday 25th Children's Treasure Hunt
High Tea in the Moonraker
Monday 26th Children's Treasure Hunt
Friday 30th Murder Mystery Evening
7:15pm start
Pre-booking required - email here
September 2013
Saturday 7th Wartime Weekend
(11:00am - 5:00pm)
Sunday 8th Wartime Weekend
(11:00am - 4:00pm)
Saturday 14th Kids Go Free weekend
Sunday 15th Kids Go Free weekend
Sunday 22nd High Tea in the Moonraker
October 2013
Sunday 6th Cream Tea in the Moonraker
Sunday 27th Halloween Cream Tea in the Moonraker
Thursday 31st Halloween Ghost Train
(6:00pm - 8:45pm)
November 2013
Friday 1st Halloween Ghost Train
(6:00pm - 8:45pm)
Sunday 24th Christmas Moonraker
Wine & Dine
Pre-booking required - email here
Saturday 30th Santa Specials
December 2013
Sunday 1st Santa Specials
Saturday 7th Santa Specials
(11:00am - 5:00pm)
Sunday 8th Santa Specials
Saturday 14th Santa Specials
Sunday 15th Santa Specials
Saturday 21st Santa Specials
Sunday 22nd Santa Specials
If you have any questions regarding our events, or wish to confirm any arrangement, please e-mail as soon as possible in advance.
While every effort will be made to provide events and services as advertised, alterations or cancellations may be necessary at short notice, and the Swindon & Cricklade Railway will not be responsible for any losses so caused.
Private Events
Moonraker set
The Railway is always prepared to discuss private events with individuals, groups and organisations. These include visits by groups, clubs and parties, with special trains being run as agreed.
Click here for more information about what we are able to provide

Driving Experience
Ever wanted to drive an engine for yourself? We offer a number of opportunities where you can learn the basics and take the controls of a steam or diesel locomotive. There's more information on a special page on this web site. And don't forget that you can give someone a Driving Experience day as a present! E-mail us for more information.

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