Railway Village

Upcoming events at Railway Village

Railway Village is a museum in King's Hill. Near Here currently lists 3 upcoming events, including Railway Village Museum Tour, Heritage Open Days 2026 and Meet The Smiths - Heritage Open Days 2026.

History & Heritage

Railway Village Museum Tour

Join us at The Railway Village Museum to step back in time at the cottage to discover Victorian traditions. Witness the sights, sounds and smells of local community life, and learn how a Great Western Railway worker would have lived with their family living in Swindon c1901. What are the details? This approximately 30 minute tour will be hosted from 3pm by a knowledgeable volunteer who will guide you through each room of the Railway Cottage. Visiting the Railway Village Museum is free of charge. However, as we rely heavily on donations and the generous support of our volunteers to remain open, any contribution is greatly appreciated. We are running a series of Tours throughout the year so if you can’t make this one, view our other events here. Important Information Booking is essential, the Museum tour will only go ahead if there are bookings. No food or drink is allowed inside the Museum. There are no toilet facilities at the Museum, but there are toilets available at the nearby supporting site: The Bakers’. Accessibility Wheelchair ramps are available for the Museum, with the ground floor accessible for wheelchairs. However due to tight corridors and narrow doorways some wheelchairs may not be able to enter the corridor. This is also why we ask that pushchairs are not brought inside. The stairs are steep so please take extra care when going upstairs.

Wed 22 Jul16:00Railway Village

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Community

Heritage Open Days 2026

Join us to celebrate Heritage Open Days 2026 on Saturday 19th September in Swindon’s historic Railway Village! The theme this year is “Everyday Histories of Working Lives”. With a range of FREE activities you’re set to discover and learn about the Village’s past, present and future. All told through our heritage buildings and dedicated volunteers. Witness the sights of local community life and how it’s changed as time has gone on. We will also be presenting “Meet The Smiths” in the Railway Village Museum featuring new characters and their stories of what life was like in Swindon in 1901. The Cricketers’ View the newly renovated ground floor at The Cricketers’ Arms, a Grade II listed building being brought back into community use. Built in 1846, The Cricketers’ originally operated as a pub and flats from 1859 until its closure in 2015. Join us between 10 AM and 4 PM for display showcasing information about the history of the building and the restoration project currently in progress. Location: The Cricketers’, 14 Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BN | You can view the location on Google Maps here. The Bakers’ Open between 10 AM and 4 PM, The Bakers’ Café will be serving cake and refreshments in return for a small donation. Formerly a Bakery, then converted to the Bakers Arms Pub, the building was restored by Swindon Heritage Preservation and now operates as a cosy community space.

Sat 19 Sept11:00Railway Village

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History & Heritage

Meet The Smiths - Heritage Open Days 2026

Join us to celebrate Heritage Open Days 2026 this September in Swindon’s historic Railway Village! The theme this year is “Everyday Histories of Working Lives”. With a range of FREE activities you’re set to discover and learn about the Village’s past, present and future. All told through our heritage buildings and dedicated volunteers. Witness the sights of local community life and how it’s changed as time has gone on. We will be presenting “Meet The Smiths” in the Railway Village Museum on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th featuring new characters and their stories of what life was like in Swindon in 1901. The Railway Village Museum Join us at The Railway Village Museum on Sunday 20th to step back in time at the cottage to discover Victorian traditions. Witness the sights, sounds and smells of local community life. Prime Theatre in association with Swindon Heritage Preservation present “Meet The Smiths”. Costumed actors portray what it was like to live and work in the Railway Village in 1901 as a of member of The Smiths family. Places are limited so if you would like to witness this popular event, please book below. For performances on Saturday 19th, please book here Please Note: Wheelchair ramps are available, with the ground floor of the Museum being accessible for wheelchairs. However due to tight corridors and narrow doorways some wheelchairs may not be able to enter the corridor. This is also why we ask that pushchairs are not brought inside.

Sun 20 Sept12:30Railway Village

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