Last visited nearly 50 years ago, we were impressed by the magnificent standard of the models. My husband was thrilled with the model railways too. Shows the Vale of White Horse in the 1920s. Had all the little people been real, nearly all would be dead by now, which was a sad thought. There is a small car park outside, and you can have a cup of tea or coffee in the foyer cafe. One man had to manage both the cafe and entrance tickets and was doing a splendid job. There is a small shop too.

Have been 3 times before, and had yet another fantasic visit. The staff gave us a warm welcome and were friendly and knowledgeable, passing on that knowledge in an easy to understand way. The models are just breathe taking. Keep up the good work all of you. This is a must place to visit if you have a couple of hours free.

This museum has changed a lot since our last visit many years ago - and for the better. Plenty of information about the museum to start the journey around the displays. The models were exceptional and we we able to recognise some from near where we live - they were that good! The staff were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Certainly an eye opener for life in the past. Well worth the admission fee!

This was our first ever visit to the Pendon museum and recommended by a friend. Set in a small country village near Oxford. What a wonderful little museum of large model railways and miniature villages. The attention to detail of the displays is breathtaking and has to be seen to appreciate it. Excellent for all ages. Run by very friendly and informative volunteers. Must be one of the finest and largest model railway scenes in the country. Parking just outside the entrance. Around £7 per adult entrance fee which is very reasonable we thought. Allow up to 2 hours for the visit and the step back in time to the 1920s and 30s. Highly recommend for all the family.

I have visited this 'museum' many times over the last fifty years and it's always a pleasure. Volunteer run, there are three model railways to see. One, the Madder Valley is not normally operating but is worth twenty minutes at least just absorbing and admiring the quality of the modelling and the humour of some of the place names. [Gammon Magna for example.] It was constructed many years ago and was possibly the first real attempt at realistic modelling. By which I mean that a photo of the model would make you wonder if it was a real place. In the next room the Dartmoor scene has a similar standard of modelling but done over the last sixty years or so, with realistic trains running at realistic speeds through realistic scenery. This model was initially constructed to allow visitors to see some moving trains before the main exhibit was ready, and it has been steadily improved over time. Meanwhile upstairs is a huge rural scene with Great Western trains running through the Vale of the White Horse, with wide open spaces between intricate models of villages. Scale buildings take the volunteers a year to construct and to a high standard- see how many leaves there are on the cabbages in the cottage gardens! Most- maybe all- models are based on existing historic buildings, in some cases where dimensions and photographs were taken before the originals were demolished. Its a labour of love which will be appreciated by anyone with an appreciation of times gone by and modelling perfection.

Pendon is a magic hidden gem, completely unique. Whether you are interested in railways or local and social history, this is a fascinating timewarp taking you back to 1920-30s village life. The detailing of the village houses and landscaping is unbelievable. Have a look at one or two YouTube videos for a taster.