The only comprehensive guide to Britain's transport and industrial heritage
In 2010 the guide was taken over by a new team who are building on the achievements of former Editor & Publisher Chris Deith and his colleagues. Chris founded the guide and his is a hard act to follow; however, he was keen for us to take over the mantle.
With over 20 years experience in the heritage magazine business, as editor of both Old Glory and Vintage Spirit magazines, I am well placed to develop this publication as over that time I have been to many of the attractions lists as well as lots of events. The combination of my experience on the preservation scene and publishing background can add that personal understanding to help all users get the most out of the Guide.
I hope you find it useful and enjoy visiting the many attractions available.
With best wishes.
Brian Gooding
The 2012 edition is due to be published in mid-March 2012.
With 132 pages listing over 800 museums and other attractions as, well as nearly 1,200 events, for over 40 years, the Steam Heritage Guide has provided a resource for the entire preservation scene and all aspects of our heritage.
The pocket-size (A5 - 148x210mm) Guide easily fits into a pocket, bag or vehicle glove compartment, so the information is quickly at hand when you are out and about. Despite this internet age, guides such as this are still popular and provide a consistent and valuable resource, especially while travelling or for planning weekend breaks or holidays.
The guide contains easy to understand icons and information to help you plan your visit to any of the museums and attractions so you know if there is parking, refreshments, souvenir shop and if it can cater for disabled access.
Find the information your way, either by the standard regional layouts, by the alphabetical or county indexes.
From early 2012, we will be providing a fully searchable online version of the Steam Heritage Guide through this website. This will back up the already useful printed guide with more detailed information on each attraction and event. It will be searchable by region, location, type of attraction or by name to make it easy for you to find any information on the whole transport and industrial preservation scene.
In addition to the title, brief description and visitor information already displayed in the printed guide, the online listings will give us the opportunity to provide more detailed descriptions, photographs, map locations plus access to vouchers and offers and any latest updates.
For more information on this new service keep an eye on the Steam Heritage blog and sign up to our newsletter (panel on the home page) to make sure you don't miss this great new resource.
The 2012 Steam Heritage Guide contains listings of preservation and heritage sites, railways, museums and attractions across the UK with contact details and facilities to help you plan days out for the family or for UK steam and heritage enthusiasts from preserved railways and steam centres to transport and industrial museums and collections. Maritime, Aviation, Military and Vintage vehicle museums are all included plus a comprehensive events diary list of steam rallies, vintage shows and live steam events.
