Buckinghamshire

Quainton

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

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Price: £3,000 – £5,200

Guests: 150

Deals available: 3

Limited-Time Offers & Deals (3)

Description

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 book a private steam train for your guests! Set in the beautiful village of Quainton, our railway building was formerly the old Oxford railway station, 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 your wedding. We are also licensed for civil weddings so you can hold your wedding ceremony here if you choose.

Included in our price are tables, chairs, PA for speeches/reception and ceremony music as well as uplighters around the upper and lower concourses. We have an extensive list of suppliers for everything else, or you can find your own.

Our wedding co-ordinator, Belinda, is on hand throughout the planning stages and set up, and on your special day. She is always happy to give you lots of tips and advice to make it as easy as possible. This is a lovely venue if you dream of carving out your special day in your own unique way.

If you are looking at our remaining 2026 dates, we have a few left in June and July which we can give you at the discounted rate of £4200 for a Saturday (including Friday set up time).

To give you an idea of prices for 2027 dates there is a range:

£4800 (March, April, October)

£4900 (July, August)

£5200 (May, June, September)

A private steam train for 2 hours during your day is £1500

Message from the team

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 license

Confetti permitted

Fireworks permitted

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 license

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£3,000.00 – £5,200.00

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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, PA for reception, speeches and ceremony music and lights 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 Events Manager to help with all the organisation involving your wedding venue. We can recommend local caterers, entertainment etc. Mid-week and smaller weddings are also available.

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Reviews (33)

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Rebecca
07/11/2025
Unique, timeless and funUnique, timeless and fun
We held our wedding and reception here on a beautiful spring day in April 2023. We wanted a unique and fun venue that could host both wedding and reception and my husband loves steam trains so it ticked a lot of boxes! The ability to hire your own vendors enabled us to have a truly special day that was tailored to our tastes. We had a wonderful day and I would definitely recommend the venue over and over again!We held our wedding and reception here on a beautiful spring day in April 2023. We wanted a unique and fun venue that could host both wedding and reception and my husband loves steam trains so it ticked a lot of boxes! The ability to hire your own vendors enabled us to have a truly special day that was tailored to our tastes. We had a wonderful day and I would definitely recommend the venue over and over again!
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Sky P.
07/11/2025
Fantastic ExperienceFantastic Experience
Buckinghamshire railway centre were fantastic from start to finish. We were able to use our own suppliers, including an inflatable obstacle course, bouncy castle, ceilidh band and hire of a steam train. We were also able to order a custom headboard from an external supplier to fit to the train for the day. The staff at the centre were fantastic and took time to talk to our guests about the history of the centre. A fully customisable experience, at a unique venue that all our guests loved!Buckinghamshire railway centre were fantastic from start to finish. We were able to use our own suppliers, including an inflatable obstacle course, bouncy castle, ceilidh band and hire of a steam train. We were also able to order a custom headboard from an external supplier to fit to the train for the day. The staff at the centre were fantastic and took time to talk to our guests about the history of the centre. A fully customisable experience, at a unique venue that all our guests loved!
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Emily
07/11/2025
Perfect and unique wedding venuePerfect and unique wedding venue
We had the most amazing wedding at the Railway Centre at the start of October. Growing up in Quainton I knew the Railway Centre was the perfect venue for our wedding. Belinda and the team were helpful and on hand to answer all our questions. Selecting all our own vendors allowed for us to make the day exactly how we wanted it. All our guests loved the venue. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone thinking of getting married somewhere a little different. It truly was a perfect day!We had the most amazing wedding at the Railway Centre at the start of October. Growing up in Quainton I knew the Railway Centre was the perfect venue for our wedding. Belinda and the team were helpful and on hand to answer all our questions. Selecting all our own vendors allowed for us to make the day exactly how we wanted it. All our guests loved the venue. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone thinking of getting married somewhere a little different. It truly was a perfect day!
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Josh & Jenny
07/11/2025
A wedding like no other!A wedding like no other!
Look no further, you have stumbled across what is likely the best and most unique venue, coordinated by the most fantastic team. Not only were Belinda and her team responsive, proactive, and ludicrously helpful in the run up (a stressful time), but their help and coordination on the day was brilliant. The platform is the perfect shape and width for a wedding isle, flanked by gorgeous historic carriages and steam locomotive. The most fantastic venue, that is worth every penny spent.Look no further, you have stumbled across what is likely the best and most unique venue, coordinated by the most fantastic team. Not only were Belinda and her team responsive, proactive, and ludicrously helpful in the run up (a stressful time), but their help and coordination on the day was brilliant. The platform is the perfect shape and width for a wedding isle, flanked by gorgeous historic carriages and steam locomotive. The most fantastic venue, that is worth every penny spent.
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Laura
07/11/2025
An absolute gem of a venueAn absolute gem of a venue
We couldn't have picked a more perfect venue for our wedding if we tried. As wild card venues go this one really does have everything, we had our whole day here from ceremony, wedding breakfast through to dancing the night away. We got married in November and we were worried about it being dark the venue just came even more to life at night, we were also worried it might get a little chilly, but the inside is heated.We couldn't have picked a more perfect venue for our wedding if we tried. As wild card venues go this one really does have everything, we had our whole day here from ceremony, wedding breakfast through to dancing the night away. We got married in November and we were worried about it being dark the venue just came even more to life at night, we were also worried it might get a little chilly, but the inside is heated.
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Sheila
07/11/2025
A wonderful dayA wonderful day
We had such a lovely and happy day at my daughters wedding. The staff were really helpful and professional from the first enquiry to the end of the wedding day its self. Many of our guests told us that it was one of the best and happiest weddings they had been to. The train rides added to the day and the space outside enabled the children to expel their energy. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone who's looking for a fabulous experience.We had such a lovely and happy day at my daughters wedding. The staff were really helpful and professional from the first enquiry to the end of the wedding day its self. Many of our guests told us that it was one of the best and happiest weddings they had been to. The train rides added to the day and the space outside enabled the children to expel their energy. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone who's looking for a fabulous experience.
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Lucy
07/11/2025
An absolute dream. What a venue!An absolute dream. What a venue!
There are not enough words for this venue. What a truly special place. In fact this venue is the reason we moved our wedding planning into motion. We fell in love with it instantly! Belinda and Sarah are absolute diamonds and nothing was too much trouble. Belinda helped us through 101 questions and was there all day on the day to make sure everything went smoothly. Everyone adored the venue and it really made for such a beautiful event. I could talk for an hour about how stunning this venue is.There are not enough words for this venue. What a truly special place. In fact this venue is the reason we moved our wedding planning into motion. We fell in love with it instantly! Belinda and Sarah are absolute diamonds and nothing was too much trouble. Belinda helped us through 101 questions and was there all day on the day to make sure everything went smoothly. Everyone adored the venue and it really made for such a beautiful event. I could talk for an hour about how stunning this venue is.
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Jessica & James
07/11/2025
We highly recommend the railway centre!We highly recommend the railway centre!
We recently held our wedding at the railway centre, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. From the moment we first reached out to Emma to enquire about the venue, we were met with incredibly helpful information and advice that made the planning process so much easier. One of the aspects we loved most about this venue was the flexibility to bring in our own suppliers, such as caterers and bars. A standout feature was hiring the steam train for two hours. It was an unforgettable highlight.We recently held our wedding at the railway centre, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. From the moment we first reached out to Emma to enquire about the venue, we were met with incredibly helpful information and advice that made the planning process so much easier. One of the aspects we loved most about this venue was the flexibility to bring in our own suppliers, such as caterers and bars. A standout feature was hiring the steam train for two hours. It was an unforgettable highlight.
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Jasmine
07/11/2025
Remarkable venue!Remarkable venue!
This venue is a “hidden gem” and is a truly epic destination to host your wedding. The stunning natural light that beams through the glass ceiling, the beautiful steam trains and vintage signage, gives this venue a real Wes Anderson vibe that people won’t forget. A dry hire venue, where you can bring in your own caterers and bar suppliers at such affordable rates is a rare find. You can decorate it as you wish, though really very little is needed in this charming space.This venue is a “hidden gem” and is a truly epic destination to host your wedding. The stunning natural light that beams through the glass ceiling, the beautiful steam trains and vintage signage, gives this venue a real Wes Anderson vibe that people won’t forget. A dry hire venue, where you can bring in your own caterers and bar suppliers at such affordable rates is a rare find. You can decorate it as you wish, though really very little is needed in this charming space.
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Helen
07/11/2025
Beautiful, unique and best venueBeautiful, unique and best venue
The venue is beautiful, unique and we had sooo many guests in fact all the guests and vendors tell us how wonderful it was to attend/work in a place so lovely. Equally brilliant are the staff. So helpful and accommodating right from the get go. They really show their passion for the venue and clearly just want you to have the best day and we did! We also hired the steamy rain and the guests absolutely loved the this too. We honestly can’t rave enough about how amazing the venue and staff are!The venue is beautiful, unique and we had sooo many guests in fact all the guests and vendors tell us how wonderful it was to attend/work in a place so lovely. Equally brilliant are the staff. So helpful and accommodating right from the get go. They really show their passion for the venue and clearly just want you to have the best day and we did! We also hired the steamy rain and the guests absolutely loved the this too. We honestly can’t rave enough about how amazing the venue and staff are!

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 your venue?

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 your venue in 5 adjectives.

Vintage relaxing airy light happy

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

On the footplate of a vintage steam locomotive

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?

Not yet!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Prawns on bilinis

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Chocolate

What is your venue's 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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