Kids For a Quid
During 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 Holidays
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We regret that this event has now been withdrawn.Refunds to ticket holders are now being made.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
Pete 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
The 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.
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.