The Perfect Destination for your Group Visit

We welcome group visits at STEAM and we have a range of special benefits for pre-booked groups of 15 people or more. We also welcome school visits and have special facilities for this purpose.

Our Special Group Package includes:

• Discounted admission price
• Free admission for the group organiser and the coach driver
• Free coach parking
• Coach drop-off and pick-up point outside STEAM entrance
• Free familiarisation visit at your convenience
• Complimentary hot drink for coach driver

Charges for Pre-booked Groups of 15 or More

• Adults - £6.50
• Senior Citizens / Concessions - £5.00
• Children Under 3 - Free

Please see our School Visits Section if you wish to book a School Visit

Introductory Talks at STEAM

At STEAM you can have an introductory talk organised especially for your group or organisation. The cost of the talk is £10* per group, payable when you book in advance. Please specify when you book or contact our Groups Co-ordinator on (01793) 466637 or at adminsteam@swindon.gov.uk

*Please note this fee is subject to change on 1 April 2013 but is currently correct.

Platform One Café

To keep everyone's energy levels topped up, our stylish and friendly café has a delicious selection of hot and cold meals and refreshments to suit a variety of tastes and our menu is based on freshly prepared food using only top quality ingredients. The cafe is open between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm.

Why Not Extend Your Visit?

STEAM is in a prime location in the heart of Swindon - a thriving town with excellent access to the Cotswolds and the West Country.

• STEAM is next door to the Swindon Designer Outlet Great Western - a huge undercover shopping centre offering great discounts on designer and high street brands
• STEAM also shares the Churchward site with the National Monuments Record Centre - the public archive of English Heritage and the National Trust HQ, public cafe and shop.
• Brunel's famous Railway Village and the Railway Village Museum are just a short walk from STEAM through the famous GWR Tunnel that connects to Swindon Town Centre.

Swindon Tourist Information Centre, based in Swindon's Central Library in Regent Street, can help with more information and details of accommodation in the area.  Call 01793 530328.