Swindon and Cricklade Steam Railway

Anniversary Dinners, Receptions, Birthday Parties, Meetings A former Norwegian Railways coach has been converted into a static restaurant with pleasant views over the fields. This coach is divided into two sections, each seating approximately 30 people at open-plan tables and chairs. These can be arranged to suit the occasion. For a meeting or AGM, for example, the tables can be removed and seats laid out, with tea/coffee and biscuits provided. We are fully licensed with bar facilities available. Anniversaries, Parties, etc. Various catering options are available, including full sit-down roast dinners, buffets, snacks and self-catering. Prices depend upon requirements and numbers, and start at £7:50 per head for buffets and £9:50 per head for meals.

Estimates/quotations are available from the Catering Manager. Train rides can be arranged during normal service operation (usually between 11 am and 4 pm on weekend days). Please see our Events Page for the prices applying on a particular day, keeping in mind that Special Events may involve a premium. Or a special train may be hired for the event (see above). Children's Birthday Parties These are extremely popular, and can involve train rides. Maximum number is usually 30, as this is the maximum for one section of the carriage. It is also possible to hire both sections, however. If the weather is good there is a grassed area with picnic tables just outside the carriage.

The hire charge for one section of the carriage is £50 for the day. It will be available from 10am for decorating and setting up tables, with a finish at 4pm. Birthday parties are normally self-catering with some kitchen facilities available and decoration carried out by parents. Train rides are available for children and parents (usually between 11 am and 4 pm on weekend days). Please see our Events Page for the prices applying on a particular day, keeping in mind that Special Events may involve a premium. Or a special train may be hired for the event (see above). The final numbers can be agreed on the day. Other entertainment can be provided at an additional cost, such as a magician, etc. A bouncy castle is available for the "under 12s" for a hire of £50. Bar-B-Q A self-catering Bar-B-Q is available in the picnic area for parties.

Entertainment Coach A bogie parcels van has been cleared of internal partitions and is available for discos and similar events for £100 per hire. At present, these facilities are available at weekends only. Contact details for our Catering Manager, John Ferris, are on this page. You are also welcome to visit and view our facilities at weekends.