Primary pupils visit Didcot Railway Centre for steam train lessons

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 13:31 · Archive

Primary school pupils are visiting Didcot Railway Centre for educational tours linked to the national curriculum.

Primary school pupils have been enjoying educational visits to Didcot Railway Centre, a heritage steam rail site next to Didcot Parkway and one of Oxfordshire's top visitor attractions.

The centre hosts school visits most Wednesdays during term time, principally for primary school age children. Subjects covered are linked to the national curriculum and include The Coming of the Railways, Brilliant Brunel and World War II Evacuation. For many younger children, the visits provide their first experience of riding in a train.

Earlier this month, Kingsclere CE Primary School in Newbury visited the rail centre for a tour. Frank Dumbleton, a volunteer at the centre, said the visits offer valuable educational experiences alongside train rides. The centre features an engine shed, a museum, a shop and other activities, with steam train rides running throughout the year on designated steam days.

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• Pupils enjoy a lesson on steam trains at rail visitor centrePrimary school pupils have been enjoying educational visits to Didcot Railway Centre.Oxford Mail · 12 Oct, 13:00
• Pupils enjoy a lesson on steam trains at rail visitor centrePrimary school pupils have been enjoying educational visits to Didcot Railway Centre.Oxfordshire Guardian · 12 Oct, 13:00

In this story: Didcot Railway Centre · Didcot Parkway · Kingsclere CE Primary School · Newbury · Frank Dumbleton

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