Kids For a Quid

STEAM Kids for a Quid voucherDuring the school summer holidays we're slashing the cost of visiting STEAM for children aged 3-16 years.

When accompanied by a full-paying adult, they'll be able to visit for just £1 on any day between 31 July and 31 August.

To take advantage of this offer, you just need to present the voucher when you arrive.

It's available as a downloadable PDF file, which you can print off yourself:

STEAM Kids for a Quid offer voucher (1.1Mb)

School Summer HolidaysRelic Trail

And there's plenty for kids to do at STEAM this summer!

Don't miss the free BBC Relic Trail, with five special challenges.

For full details of everthing that's going on at STEAM please see School Summer Holidays.

2010 - Celebrating 175 Years of the Great Western Railway!

For information about the GWR 175 celebrations please see GWR 175

Meet the Railway Workers - Featuring Evening Star and Caerphilly Castle

31 July

For full details please see Meet the Railway Workers.

Smiley Cats Kidz Club

28 and 29 July

This summer the theme is Movies - including the Wizard of Oz, the Incredibles, Harry Potter and more!

August

GWR 175 Gala Dinner

We regret that this event has now been withdrawn.Refunds to ticket holders are now being made.

Smiley Cats Kidz Club

4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 August

This summer the theme is Movies -  including the Wizard of Oz, the Incredibles, Harry Potter and more!

Gauge One Association Display

14 and15 August

The Salisbury and Stonehenge Gauge 1 Model Railway Group brings its fantastic model railway display to STEAM! The models are made to a high standard of miniature engineering and gauge 1 is the smallest practical scale used for a reliable working steam locomotive. Don't miss this opportunity to see a wonderful collection of working model locomotives, coaches and wagons! Normal admission applies.

GWR 175 Gala Dinner

21 August

An evening with railway experts, Pete Waterman, OBE and Professor Andrew McNaughton, Chief engineer of High Speed Two (the company established to develop high-speed rail in Great Britain).This prestigious event is expected to attract heritage raiways, railway companies, railway enthusiasts and anyone who is attracted to the glamour and significance of this 'once in a lifetime' celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Great Western Railway. Individual tickets cost £125 or book a table with friends for a special table package. A limited edition GWR 175 souvenir will also be presented to each dinner guest

For full details please see Gala Dinner

GWR 175 Railway Workers Weekend

28 and 29 August

Railway workers, enthusiasts and families from all over the country are invited to this special weekend event to celebrate the people that built and worked on the Great Western Railway! There will be free entry on both days for retired railway workers (please bring some form of relevant ID) as part of the GWR 175 celebrations. Normal admission applies to other visitors.

For full details please see GWR 175 Railway Workers Weekend.

GWR 175 - Civic Service of Thanksgiving

Sunday 29 August at 3.00pm

St Augustine's Church, Summers Street, Swindon (five minutes' walk from Steam).

The service will be attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Swindon, and the preacher will be Rt Revd Mike Hill, Lord Bishop of Bristol.

Refreshments will be available after the service.

Meet the Railway Workers

Featuring Evening Star and Caerphilly Castle

14 and 28 August

For full details please see Meet the Railway Workers.

September

The Swindon Railway Festival

11 and 12 September

British Steam CarPete Waterman, the amazing British Steam Car (pictured above), plus Hornby and Bachmann roadshows and model railways galore, will entertain families and railway enthusiasts alike.

For more details please see The Swindon Railway Festival.

Meet the Railway Workers

Featuring Evening Star and Caerphilly Castle

11 and 25 September

For full details please see Meet the Railway Workers.

October

Great Western Lego Show flyerThe Great Western LEGO Show

2 and 3 October

Discover a LEGO wonderland, with amazing displays, LEGO Shop and an interactive mosaic – for all ages to enjoy!

For full details please see Great Western LEGO Show 2010.

Meet the Railway Workers

Featuring Evening Star and Caerphilly Castle

9 and 23 October

For full details please see Meet the Railway Workers.

November

Swindon Beer Festival

4-6 November

The unmissable Swindon & North Wilts CAMRA Annual Beer Festival is back with a 175 theme.

Alfred Williams Heritage Festival

12-13 November

A free festival, with local history stall and displays, talks, heritage trails, arts, activities, workshops and more!

Festival highlight - "The Hammerman" The World premiere of a major new muscial production.

www.alfredwilliams.org.uk

Remembrance Sunday Service

14 November

This service is held alongside the war memorials that are on permanent display at STEAM.

Meet the Railway Workers

Featuring Evening Star and Caerphilly Castle

6 and 20 November

For full details please see Meet the Railway Workers.

December

Christmas at STEAM

4 and 5 December

Sumptuous stalls selling luxury gifts and seasonal fayre, plus barrel organs and brass bands to get you in the festive mood as you walk through the Museum and enjoy this Christmas wonderland! Entry is just £1.00 per person!

Meet the Railway Workers

Featuring Evening Star and Caerphilly Castle

4 and 18 December

For full details please see Meet the Railway Workers.

Please note that this programme is subject to change. Please call us on 01793 466646 or 466637 for details.

Palkrail at STEAM

The Museum miniature railway, managed by STEAM volunteers, operates during most special event weekends, bank holiday weekends and school holidays.

Weddings - All Year Round

Please phone Ian Surtees on 01793 466619 for details.

Corporate Events - All Year Round

Please phone Ian Surtees on 01793 466619 for details.

Fancy Running an Event at STEAM?

STEAM is much more than a museum - it's also a place where people come to take part in a whole range of big and small events, from themed party events, festivals and family fun weekends, to book signings, story-times and hobby shows.

With such a unique location and magical atmosphere, STEAM could be the perfect venue for your organisation or club to hold a special event. We'd love to hear your ideas! Just call Ian Surtees on 01793 466619 or e-mail isurtees@swindon.gov.uk for details.