www.gwsr.com - 01242 621405 Cheltenham Race Course Station GL50 4SH The station and adjacent free car park are within the grounds of the racecourse and accessed via the racecourse internal road system from the roundabout on the A435. On race days an alternative car park may be signposted. Gotherington Access is on foot along Granna Lane off the unclassified road from Gotherington to Gretton and up the footpath to the platform. No car parking. The station building on the other side of the track is a private residence. Check timetable to see which trains stop here. Winchcombe Station GL54 5LD Limited free car parking is normally available at the station, which is in Greet on the B4078 Winchcombe to Evesham road. If travelling from Winchcombe, the station is on the right just after Winchcombe School, and before the railway bridge. Hayles Abbey Halt This is a request stop for visitors wishing to visit Hailes Abbey (a 15 minute stroll) or walk one of the many footpaths in the Cotswolds. Check timetable to see which trains stop here when requested. No car parking. Toddington Station GL54 5DT The station is 10 miles east of M5 junction 9, near the junction of the B4077 and the B4632, between Winchcombe and Broadway. Follow the brown signs to the station, where there is free car parking. Broadway Station WR12 7DF The station is on the western edge of the village, 15 minutes walk from the centre. There is NO parking at the station itself (other than a small number of Blue Badge disabled spaces) but there is a council-owned Pay & Display car park opposite the station. PLEASE NOTE all users of our car parks do so at their own risk. The management and staff cannot accept responsibility for any damage, loss or accidents. PUBLIC TRANSPORT - please see our website for details. Winchcombe Broadway Greet Didbrook Stanway Stanway Viaduct (15 arches) Stanton Laverton Buckland Childswickham Toddington Village New Town Oxenton Hill Dixton Hill Sudeley Hill Salters Hill Stanway Hill Shenbarrow Hill Nottingham Hill Cleeve Cloud Cleeve Common Cheltenham Racecourse To Cheltenham Town Centre Prescott Hill Langley Hill Southam Woodmancote Cleeve Hill Gotherington Gretton Bishop’s Cleeve River Isbourne Greet Tunnel (693 yards) N How to get to the GWSR Additional Information The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is operated by qualified volunteers and owned by the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway plc whose registered office for all communications is: The Railway Station, Toddington, Glos. GL54 5DT Tel: 01242 621405 Lines open 10am-4pm e-mail: [email protected] www.gwsr.com MEMBER H.R.A © GWSR 2019. Designed and produced for GWSR by Mike Weaver Advertising and printed by Tewkesbury Printing Company The GWSR is grateful for the photographic contributions from its volunteers. GWSR - a Heritage Railway rebuilt and run by qualified volunteers Volunteering The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is run almost entirely by volunteers. Would you like to become a volunteer? See website for details. Access for all We welcome visitors with impaired mobility. Wheelchairs can usually be accommodated in specially adapted carriages with wide double doors. There are toilets for disabled visitors at all of our main stations. We regret that diesel railcar passengers in wheelchairs need to travel in the guard’s compartment and access is very limited. Please note that wheelchairs, pushchairs and bicycles may not be loaded or unloaded onto trains at Hayles Abbey Halt or Gotherington because of the short length of the platforms Cotswolds Postlip Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway Timetable and Events 2019 Steam and Diesel in The Cotswolds There is plenty for the whole family to see and do at the GWSR. Visit our website for suggested itineraries. So much value at the GWSR • Car parking is free at Toddington, Winchcombe and Cheltenham Race Course stations • Under 5s FREE (exceptions apply - see website) • FREE souvenir map and timetable • FREE children’s quiz available • FREE heritage trail at Toddington Station • Choice of tea rooms, gift shops, small museum • Buffet facilities available on most trains All Day Rover Tickets To get the best value at the railway, buy an all day rover ticket which will give you a whole day's travel over the full length of our line. Depending on the timetable you may be able to travel on a steam train, a diesel hauled train or a diesel railcar. See the timetables for details. Adult rover tickets cost £20, £19 for seniors and £8 for children aged 5-15 (under 5s travel free). Family tickets are available for £52. Dogs With the large increase in passenger numbers, as well as unfamiliar sounds, movement and smells, we are finding that dogs are becoming distressed. Unfortunately this has resulted in a number of incidents with other passengers and volunteers. Whilst you may bring dogs on our trains, subject to the purchase of a dog ticket (£3) we advise you to leave them at home wherever possible. You will receive a handout on your day of travel telling you more. Groups and Coach Parties We welcome groups to the railway - please email [email protected] for details. Buy Discounted Tickets Online To avoid queuing at the booking office, why not buy your tickets at a discount in advance online? Visit our website. Narrow Gauge Railway The two foot narrow gauge railway situated next to the car park at Toddington Station is operated with steam and diesel traction by the North Gloucestershire Railway Co. Ltd. For operating dates and details please visit their website www.toddington-narrow-gauge.co.uk The line, which is now over 14 miles long, passes through one of the most picturesque parts of the country. We encourage our visitors not just to take a round trip, but to explore our stations and the surrounding countryside too. There is plenty to see and do on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. Spend the whole day with us - so much to see and do! Broadway Station This station was re-opened in 2018, 58 years after it was closed to passengers and demolished. Light refreshments are available in our tea room. Broadway village is just over half a mile from the station and can be reached either on foot or by the privately owned and operated shuttle service which usually meets the trains at the station. Toddington Station Make sure you spend some time at Toddington where there is plenty to see and do. • Flag and Whistle tea room • Heritage Trail - ask for free leaflet • Free children's quiz • Books, souvenirs and models • Children's play area • Picnic area • Loco yard viewing area (access from the far corner of the car park) • Garden Centre next to station site • Small museums • Narrow gauge railway (see their website for operating dates) • Small display of classic vehicles • Have-a-Go Mini Signal Box in the car park. Try your hand at being a signalman Hayles Abbey Halt A request stop, ideal for ramblers visiting Hailes Abbey which is a fifteen minute walk from the halt. Check timetable to see which trains stop here when requested. Winchcombe Station A beautiful station with lots to do. • Discovery Coach • Coffee Pot 1950s-style tea room • Model Railway Coach - open most days • Free children’s quiz • Dial-a-story telephone box • Large picnic area You may like to go into Winchcombe using the privately-run Winchcombe Shuttle Service from the station. Gotherington Station An ideal station for those walking in the Cotswolds. Please note that the old station building and platform on the opposite side of the track are privately owned. Check timetable to see which trains stop here. Cheltenham Race Course Station • Souvenir shop • Free children's quiz • Situated within racecourse grounds • You could pre-book a taxi into town - check website for phone numbers “ The Friendly Line in The Cotswolds” GOTHERINGTON HAYLES ABBEY HALT WINCHCOMBE Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @GWSR Cheltenham Race Course - Gotherington - Winchcombe Toddington - Hayles Abbey - Broadway CHELTENHAM RACE COURSE TODDINGTON BROADWAY