Question 1

Getting to STEAM

Accepted Answer

STEAM is located in the Rodbourne area of Swindon. If you walk to STEAM from the Swindon Railway Station, Town Centre or Bus Station, it is likely to take you 10 – 20 minutes depending on your pace.

Question 2

Driving to STEAM

Accepted Answer

From the M4, take junction 16. For all directions, follow the brown tourist signs for ‘Designer Outlet’ or the ‘M’ for museum signs (towards the town centre and Rodbourne).

Please see car parking for more information.

Question 3

Takling the train to STEAM

Accepted Answer

London Paddington to Bristol line. Turn right outside the Railway Station and follow the pedestrian path until you come to the GWR tunnel (on the right) which is signposted to STEAM.

For train times, please visit www.gwr.com

Question 4

Taking a Bus

Accepted Answer

Regular bus services provided by Swindon Bus Company and Stagecoach West run from Swindon Town Centre. There are many bus stops within a short walk of STEAM.

From Swindon Town Centre, bus numbers 1, 1A, 5, 10, 19, 22, 53, 54 and 55 stop close to STEAM – ask the bus driver for the Designer Outlet.

Question 5

Catch a Taxi

Accepted Answer

Taxis are available from Swindon Railway and Bus Stations.

Question 6

Ride a bike

Accepted Answer

There are cycle routes that will take you to STEAM. For details, please use the Swindon Travel Choices Cycle Map.

Question 7

Parking

Accepted Answer

The main and closest car parking for STEAM is located at the Swindon Designer Outlet North and West Car Parks which are just five minutes’ walk from the Museum.

If you are using a Sat Nav, please enter ‘Kemble Drive’ for the North car park or ‘Penzance Drive’ for the West car park.

Question 8

Is parking free?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

You need to get a ticket from the Swindon Designer Outlet North or West Car Park and you can then later exchange it at the Designer Outlet Information Desk for a free parking pass after visiting STEAM. You will need to show your DTS ticket.

Question 9

Accessibility

Accepted Answer

STEAM is fully accessible – with lifts and ramps giving wheelchair and pushchair access throughout the museum.

Disabled toilet facilities are also available. Contact Centerprise for details.

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