STEAM is a unique venue, providing a variety of exciting conference and entertainment opportunities. 
Entertaining at STEAM can include gala dinners, canapé receptions, private parties, product launches and promotions, broadcasts and recordings.
Whether you’re looking for a small meeting room for five people, a silver service meal for 100 or a reception for 600 or more, STEAM can accommodate you.
You can take a virtual tour of our facilities by clicking on the link below:
Virtual Tour of Facilities
(http://www.findmeaconference.com/513485)
Sir Daniel Gooch Theatre and Balcony
Our stylish, air-conditioned conference room on the top floor of the Museum seats up to 100 delegates theatre-style. However, the Sir Daniel Gooch Theatre can also accommodate smaller groups without feeling too large. The room is equipped with the latest communications equipment, but still retains all the charm and character of the Great Western Railway.
Facilities available in the Sir Daniel Gooch Theatre:
- LCD Data Projector
- High quality surround sound
- Handheld and lapel microphones
- Infra-red hearing aid loop system
- Conferencing tables
- Black-out curtains
- Flip charts
- Projector screen and OHP
- Mineral water cooler
The adjoining balcony - just outside the Sir Daniel Gooch Theatre - is the perfect location for refreshments and affords views over the Museum’s impressive reception area.
Castle Boardroom 
Our traditional-style meeting room is located on the Museum’s first floor and combines GWR architecture with modern-day presentation equipment and comfort. The boardroom table can comfortably seat up to 12 delegates.
Facilities available in the Castle Boardroom:
- LCD Data Projector
- Projector screen
- Flip chart
- Whiteboard
- Mineral water cooler
Group Refreshment Room and Balcony
The Group Refreshment Room is the ideal location for a party, a group meal, exhibition or low-cost business event. The room is also suitable for a sit-down business lunch when hiring our Lecture Room.
Station Platform
Enjoy a glass of champagne on our famous 1930s Station Platform as the world-renowned GWR locomotive King George V awaits! Our reconstructed GWR platform is a great venue for an informal event outside of Museum opening hours.
Also waiting at our Station Platform is an original 1934, Swindon-built, GWR Buffet Car. Drinks can be served on the Station Platform throughout the evening. A real touch of class for any event!
If you hire our Station Platform, your guests will enjoy a totally exclusive viewing of the whole Museum!
Caerphilly Castle Hall
Dine in style alongside the magnificent GWR express locomotive, Caerphilly Castle, which is displayed in the condition in which it left Swindon Works in 1925. Up to 100 people can be seated for dinner, and by hiring this space your guests can enjoy exclusive viewing of the whole exhibition!
Great Western Hall
Our Great Western Hall is a striking location for up to 600 guests and is also a great location for exhibition and larger scale events.
Room Capacities
| Location | Theatre |
Boardroom |
Cabaret |
Standing |
| Sir Daniel Gooch Theatre | 100 | 30 | 72 | 100 |
| Castle Boardroom | N/A | 12 | N/A | N/A |
| Group Refreshment Room | 85 | 22 | 64 | 100 |
| Station Platform | 30 | N/A | 64 | 150 |
| Caerphilly Castle Hall | 200 | N/A | 100 | 200 |
| Great Western Hall | 400 | N/A | 350 | 500 |
Parking
Free delegate car parking for corporate functions is available at the Outlet Centre North Car Park on Kemble Drive. All delegates can claim free parking by obtaining a ticket from the admission desk at STEAM. The Museum does not accept liability for vehicles parked in this car park.