It is located on the former Cheltenham to Stratford-upon-Avon line, which was opened by the Great Western Railway in 1906.

During major events the private garden is opened to passengers and the station house becomes a tea room.

A short length of track in the garden allows rides on a Wickham or pump trolley.

Just south of Gotherington station is a passing loop controlled by a new signal box.

[5] When the box is switched in, it breaks the very long section between Winchcombe and Cheltenham Racecourse, then short section token working is in use from Cheltenham Racecourse Station to Gotherington, and Gotherington to Winchcombe.