Venue Hire to accommodate up to 750 people

Our dynamic and versatile spaces are ideal for meetings, conferences, special occasions, weddings and parties.

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To make a booking or for more information contact us:

01793 466613

Rooms and spaces

Our spaces range from large event halls and a large theatre-style room with its own break-out area, to smart GWR themed boardrooms – ideal for both occasional and regular meetings. We run day and evening events – from business breakfasts through to evening gala dinners, weddings, parties and concerts.

Max capacity: 75

Brunel Area

Perfect for a small drinks and canapés reception before connecting to one of STEAM’s many other impressive destinations.

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Max capacity: 200

Caerphilly Castle Hall

A spectacular setting for a formal evening dinner or drinks and canapés reception alongside the magnificent GWR express locomotive, Caerphilly Castle.

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Max capacity: 200

Station Platform

Our reconstructed 1930s GWR Station Platform is a wonderful location for an event outside Museum opening hours.

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Max capacity: 6

Ticket Office

The Ticket Office is a cost effective solution for meetings, interviews and  1 to 1 coaching sessions.

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Max capacity: 0

Dean Boardroom

Have your meeting sat around a spacious, genuine, 100 year old GWR boardroom table. Complete with GWR chairs, this meeting room will seat up to 10 delegates and is a great choice for any business meeting.

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Max capacity: 12

Castle Boardroom

This traditional-style meeting room is located on the Museum’s first floor and combines GWR architecture with modern-day facilities.

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Max capacity: 100

Sir Daniel Gooch Theatre

Situated on the top floor of the museum the Sir Daniel Gooch Theatre seats up to 100 theatre-style

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Max capacity: 300

Hawksworth Hall

Hawksworth Hall combines character, elegance and great versatility. The hall is light and airy and can be dressed to deliver a simply stunning venue for your event.

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Max capacity: 750

Great Western Hall

Originally the old '20 Shop' of Swindon Works, Great Western Hall simply oozes history and character!

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FAQs

  • Booking a Visit

Are there cancellation charges?

Details of our Cancellation Charges can be found on our Terms and Conditions, which will be sent to you when you make your initial enquiry.

Cancellation charges for visits with booked Discovery Sessions and for We’ll Meet Again will be applied as follows:

0 – 3 weeks prior to the visit: 100% i.e. the full price per pupil for the number of pupils stated on the invoice and confirmed by the venue.

3 – 6 weeks prior to the visit: 50% i.e. half of the full price per pupil for the number of pupils stated on the invoice and confirmed by the venue.

The notification period above counts backwards from 10am on the morning of the booked visit. The above charges will be invoiced.

Please ensure that you have fully costed the visit, including transport charges, before making a booking.

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