An enchanting vintage setting for your wedding! Set in the heart of beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, we can host civil ceremonies and receptions in our stunning glass-roofed venue, which forms an impressive backdrop for any wedding. The 25-acre site offers endless photographic opportunities. We can cater for up to 150 guests for a sit down meal, and we have a large, separate dance floor for the celebrations afterwards! You can even arrive at your wedding by steam train! Set in the beautiful village of Quainton, our stunning glass-roofed railway building was formerly the old Oxford railway station building, Rewley Road, which was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton who also designed Crystal Palace. Dismantled and rebuilt at our heritage site in Quainton, it makes an impressive backdrop to any wedding, vintage or otherwise. We are also licensed for civil weddings so you can hold your wedding ceremony here if you choose. For smaller weddings our Oxford Room can seat 20-30 for a more cosy feel.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Emma

Welcome to Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, we hope to hear from you soon with regards to your big day!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2004

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Wedding Venue Type

Museum / Attraction

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

150

Reception Capacity

180

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available

Dancefloor Available

Wedding Licence

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive Use

Marquee Permitted

Bridal Changing Facilities

Pet Friendly

Disabled Access

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Steam train for hire

Wedding Catering

External Catering Permitted

No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Alcohol Licence

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£3,000 - £4,800

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Day before set up available

Furniture included

Choice of preferred caterers

Wedding coordinator available on the day

The price is for the venue for the whole day, including time to set up the day before. Tables and chairs are also included, which we set up and take down. Large separate dance floor. Everything else is a blank canvas for couples to plan. We have a dedicated Functions Manager to help with all the organisation involving your wedding venue. We can recommend local caterers, light and sound etc. Mid-week and smaller weddings can incur a lower fee.

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Reviews for Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
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My daughter and her partner loved this venue and really added to their vintage theme. The staff at the railway centre were amazing! Friendly and so good at helping everything run smoothly and achieve what my daughter hoped for. So many of the guests commented how nice the venue was and how the wedding was so much more exciting and enjoyable because of it. Steam train rides, static displays everyone can look at, the station building and outside area. All added to a wonderful day. Can't recommend enough how perfect it all was ❤️

Response from the venue

Thank you so much, we are so glad that you loved the venue, we certainly enjoyed having you here! The Team at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

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Nick and Emma Coxhill

Happy couple married in September

July 2024

Stunning venue for our special day

It was second time around for both of us and we wanted something a bit special. The museum fitted the bill. From our initial enquiry through to the day after the ceremony nothing was too much trouble. A huge plus for us was that the venue was fog friendly which meant our dogs could be with us all day and be part of the ceremony. No being forced to use preferred suppliers and we ended up having a fish n chip van and mobile bar within a vintage caravan. Because of the museum setting we felt like we didn’t have to dress the venue as there was already so much interesting pieces around the platforms. Cant express enough what a fantastic and unique setting this is

Response from the venue

We are so pleased you thought that our venue was special, we do too! You had such a beautiful day, we loved being part of it, many thanks! The Team at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

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Ben P

Happy couple married in June

July 2024

A perfect venue for a perfect day

We got married at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre back in June 2022 and to this day all recieve compliments on the venue. Our guests found the whole experience, including the train ride, enchanting. Everyone at the venue were very helpful and hospitable, and the venue itself provides so many unique photo opportunities. If we did it all again we'd definitely go back to the railway centre.

Response from the venue

Ah thank you! We loved hosting your wedding, it really was a great day, with some lovely photos, it's so good that you have such lovely memories! The Team at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

I was the photographer for a wedding held at Bucks Railway Centre recently. I would highly recommend this venue if you are looking for a a very unique place for your day. The glass roofed platform is a beautiful setting to get married in and the grounds are so much fun for you and guests as well. I hope to be back there again soon for another wedding!

Tim Podesta

Wedding: May

May 2024

Stunning and Unique Venue

As #toastmaster for the recent #weddingfair I can recommend this stunning and unique #wedding venue and lovely staff @toastmastertimpodesta

Morgana

Happy couple married in October

May 2024

Truly the best day ever!

We had our wedding at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre in September and it truly was the best day ever. The guests all LOVED the venue (I mean... how could they not) and Emma and the team were so helpful in the build up to the event and on the day itself.

Janine and Max

Happy couple married in July

May 2024

A vintage, quirky and relaxed venue

We got married at Bucks Railway Centre last week and couldn’t have asked for a nicer day. The venue has such a vintage, quirky and relaxed feel - it was everything we wanted. Our guests loved the venue and the steam train! Emma and the team were great - so helpful with setting up on the day before, and also throughout the actual wedding day. We can’t thank them all enough. Janine and Max x

Jade Fardon

Happy couple married in July

May 2024

Our dream venue in every way!

We were looking for somewhere unique, relaxed, bright and flexible and that's exactly what we got (and more!) I think every guest commented on what a stunning venue it was (we took advantage of having the steam train running for guests and used the outdoor space). It was great to be able to tailor the day and venue to suit us exactly. The venue can be dressed as you like. Emma was wonderful to work with, it all came together like magic on the day and we didn't have to do a thing.

Paul S

Happy couple married in October

May 2024

Such a unique and romantic venue

A big thanks to Emma and all the team at Bucks Railway Centre for making our dream day so special! From the initial tour, through covid related re-organisations to finally getting there, Emma and the staff could not have been more helpful. As for the venue itself, so many of our guests were amazed and delighted at such a unique and romantic venue! Also great for all the kids we invited as it had so much for them to do. Had many comments on how it it was the best wedding they had been to!

Ben P

Happy couple married in May

May 2024

Absolutely perfect venue

Held our wedding at the Railway Centre last weekend. Absolutely perfect venue and made a fantastic backdrop to our day. Emma was so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Our guests went away raving about the venue and they all loved the train ride. Tom from Inspira Events provided fantastic lighting for the evening and Nigel the DJ was excellent. Thank you all!

Location & Contact Details for Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

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Wedding Venue Address

Station Road, Quainton, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

We are just off the A41 half way between Bicester and Aylesbury, on the edge of a beautiful little village called Quainton

Nearest Town

Aylesbury

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M40 junction 9

Nearest Train Station

Aylesbury Vale Parkway

Nearest Airport

Luton

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre?

We love all our weddings! It's such a happy, chilled out place to get married, everyone always seems so relaxed.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Enjoy every moment - even in the run up - organising your wedding should be fun too!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Our venue is a showcase for bunting! We love bunting and it looks amazing when there are lines and lines of it donning our beautiful glass roof. My favourite was when one couple chose colourful ribbon, instead of the usual flag bunting!

Describe Buckinghamshire Railway Centre in 5 adjectives

Vintage relaxing airy light happy

Where’s the best photo spot at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre?

On the footplate of a vintage steam locomotive

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre?

No!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Prawns on bilinis

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Chocolate

What is Buckinghamshire Railway Centre most unique feature?

Our wedding couples can go off on a Vintage Steam Locomotive and then 'arrive' back to their awaiting guests to welcome them as a newly married couple! Then, all their guests can take a ride during the day!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Some of our locomotives are over 140 years old and have been beautifully restored by our volunteer members and are stunning - one is on display in our wedding venue alongside some beautiful restored carriages!

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