A glimpse of English rural life around 1930 through extraordinary miniature dioramas featuring railways, villages and landscapes.
We are now re-open at our usual museum hours following our recent temporary closure.
Our normal opening times are from 11am to 4pm (with last entry at 3:15pm) on weekends and some weekdays, please check our calendar for full details.
You can purchase admission tickets at the museum.
Join us for a family friendly day of culture with craft workshops & more!
Free drop-in model making sessions for children on selected dates throughout the year.
Special opening days to participate in the celebration of our heritage.
An ambitious model of the countryside of the Vale of White Horse as it was in the 1930s. It captures in miniature an impression of the calm unhurried beauty of the past.
Part of an imaginary Great Western branch line meandering from South Devon into Cornwall.
A famous, pioneering layout on permanent display. It runs on specific days during the year.