Steam - Museum Of The Great Western Railway
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Firefly Avenue
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 2EY
01793 466613 or 01793 465276
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Steam - Museum Of The Great Western Railway description
Museum / Wedding Venue / Business Meeting Rooms / Hotel / Conference Centre / Party Venue
Extra Large (300+)
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is housed in a beautifully restored Grade II railway building in the heart of the former Swindon railway works. Situated right opposite the Swindon Designer Outlet, the museum tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western Railway, often referred to by historians and railway fans as ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’. The pioneering vision and engineering genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel led to the Great Western Railway network becoming regarded as the most advanced in the world.
STEAM has a whole range of dynamic and versatile spaces within the Museum and these can be dressed and styled to provide the perfect venue for your event.
The Museum can accommodate between 5 and 750 people for private and corporate bookings.
Venue suitability
This venue is suitable for the following uses:
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Venue facilities
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50 round tables, 100 rectangle tables
600 chairs
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Other venue facilities
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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.
Have your meeting sat around a spacious, genuine, 100 year old GWR boardroom table.
This traditional-style meeting room is located on the Museum’s first floor and combines GWR architecture with modern-day presentation equipment and comfort.
Complete with GWR chairs, this meeting room will seat up to 10 delegates and is a fabulous choice for any business meeting.
Capacity
As meeting room:
10
For dining:
10
7m x 3m
This traditional-style meeting room is located on the Museum’s first floor and combines GWR architecture with modern-day equipment including a conference phone.
The boardroom table can comfortably seat up to 14 delegates.
Capacity
As meeting room:
14
For dining:
14
8m x 4m
Our Sir Daniel Gooch Theatre is a stylish, air-conditioned conference room.
Situated on the top floor of the Museum, this space seats up to 100 delegates theatre-style and can also accommodate smaller groups without feeling too large.
This popular space is typically used by organisations for AGM's, group talks, public meetings and large conferences.
Capacity
As meeting room:
100
For dining:
72
As theatre:
100
For a reception:
100
11m x 13m
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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.
Located at the front of the Museum this expansive hall is easily accessible and can accommodate up to 300 guests.
Capacity
As meeting room:
300
For dining:
150
As theatre:
300
For dancing:
150
For a reception:
200
20m x 14m
Originally the old ’20 Shop’ of Swindon Works, Great Western Hall simply oozes history and character! This very spacious hall accommodates up to 750 guests.
Capacity
As meeting room:
750
For dining:
500
As theatre:
700
For dancing:
500
For a reception:
500
44m x 21m
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Ideal for private dinners, breakfast meetings and wedding receptions or ceremonies Caerphilly Castle Hall comes complete with it's very own locomotive.
Available for exclusive use after 5pm this room promises to make your event special.
Capacity
As meeting room:
150
For dining:
150
As theatre:
200
For dancing:
150
For a reception:
150
40m x 13m
Equipped with the iconic King George V and City of Truro locomotives this space promises to give your event the wow factor.
Available for private hire after 5pm it is ideal for drinks receptions or private dining.
Capacity
For dining:
100
For a reception:
150
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