Swindon Wartime Weekend

Swindon and Cricklade Railway:

Wiltshire's only standard-gauge heritage railway offering train rides on weekends, public and school holidays...

Address: Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon, SN25 2DA
Phone: 01793 771615
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Step back in time to the Second World War at the Swindon & Cricklade Railway - 13 & 14 SEPTEMBER 204

10 & 11 September 2014

An event for all the family featuring a vast array of military vehicles, World War II trade stands, many re-enactors, (an army!), walking history, live battles and wartime food.

Plus, of course, steam train rides on the Swindon & Cricklade Railway.

See our galleries for pictures from previous years.


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