STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway

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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.

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granfranandco

Sept 2017

Absolutely disabled friendly!

This venue is fully accessible and unlike most has a CHANGING TABLE with side bars too The staff are friendly, the museum is interesting for all ages. We take grandad in his wheelchair aged 90 and also little tots I childmind as young as 18moths. Something for everyone. Restaurant sells reasonably priced meals and snacks. Toilets are spotless.

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hilarykemp

Feb 2015

Excellent museum that has put a lot of thought into accessibility

Highly recommended rail museum with excellent exhibits that will appeal to all ages, and has been designed with access needs in minD. From website (www.steam-museum.org.uk): STEAM is fully accessible - having lifts and ramps for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout the museum. Displays designed for those with special needs. Free admission to carers or helpers assisting a disabled person. Free loan of a wheelchair or motorised scooter. Free disabled parking within 25 metres of entrance. Guide dogs welcomed (dog bowls available!). Induction loop available at ticket desk.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway

Disabled Access at STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway

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.

Accessible parking at STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway

Free parking for disabled visitors is available within 25 metres of STEAM. Disabled visitors can be dropped off outside the museum entrance. There is level access to STEAM from all car parking areas.

Dedicated on site parking

Toilets features at STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.