Historic Station Refurbishment Castle Cary Station

Castle Cary Station first opened in 1856, providing a vital connection between Chippenham and Weymouth. A second line, linking Paddington to Exeter, followed in 1895. Throughout the 20th century the station building was extended several times, including the addition of a platform canopy and significant internal alterations.

GWR commissioned OA to enhance the station’s interior, restoring and celebrating its strong heritage while creating a more functional and welcoming environment for customers. Working alongside David Redfern, a specialist in historic railway architecture, we remodeled and refurbished the Ticket Office, Waiting Rooms and WCs. His expertise ensured that the joinery, detailing and colour palette reflect the station’s pre-1947 character. 

We removed the 1970s and 1980s paneling and suspended ceilings to reveal originalv plasterwork, joinery and paneling, reinstating lost features where necessary. The ticket office has been re-positioned with a new ergonomic customer window, and the WCs have been fully refreshed. A new external ramp and automatic doors now provide greatly improved accessibility. We have also installed authentic historic fixtures including benches, lamps, desks, posters and clocks to complete the setting. The works are scheduled for completion ahead of the installation of a new accessible footbridge, due to be in place before the Glastonbury Festival in June 2027. 

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