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Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon
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Shildon
County Durham
DL4 1PQ
County Durham
DL4 1PQ
Tel: +44 01388 777999
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free |
Free admission and free parking.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014
- Visit England
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2014
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Visit County Durham Official Partner 2016
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2016
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent375
- Very Good224
- Average72
- Poor18
- Terrible14
Recent Reviews:
- Irenka GBrighton, United KingdomTrip Type:Familywe have been back here at least 4 - 5 times... !
Monday, 26th September 2016The train collection here is brilliant, worth a visit whether you are into trains of the past or not....there is also some other items that give a feel of life in the past and the museum side is also... Read full review - KarlDouglassNorth Shields, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyFantastic. If you like trains, that is.Monday, 26th September 2016Smaller than the corresponding museum in York (the main space is possibly a little smaller than one of the halls there), it was however just as enjoyable. A good selection of trains, from... Read full review
- Steve LTownsville, AustraliaTrip Type:CouplesGreat value but could be improved on
Friday, 23rd September 2016There is not much free in this world but this has free entry and free car parking. There are some impressive exhibits but no major known pieces. The highlight for us was the carriage used by royalty... Read full review
Facilities
Provider Features
- Indoor Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Free parking
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Hot and cold food, self service and vending machines.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 60
- Solo accepted
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Toilets
Opening Times
| 2016 Summer (28 Mar 2016 - 31 Oct 2016) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Open daily, 10:00-17:00 during summer ( 10:00-16:00 in winter). Closed 23-26 Dec and 1 Jan. Limited opening at the Welcome end of the site during the Low Season.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A68. A68 onto the A6072 then onto the B6282 then follow brown tourism signs for the museum.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Shildon. Follow brown tourism signs for site.
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Saturday, 29th October 2016 - Sunday, 30th October 2016
Locomotion - Ghost Train - Hallowe'en activities During the day there will be fun family activities. When the sun goes down, however, the ghost train will come alive! Tickets for a ride on the evening ghost train will be made available in the summer, and must be booked to avoid disappointment!
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Saturday, 10th December 2016 - Sunday, 11th December 2016
Saturday, 17th December 2016 - Sunday, 18th December 2016
Locomotion - Santa's Christmas Special Ticket price includes a diesel train ride, magic show, craft activity and music - plus a gift from Santa for every child, and refreshments for adults.
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Sunday, 2nd October 2016 - Sunday, 2nd October 2016
Locomotion - Shildon Vintage Vehicle RallyCome along and enjoy our longest running vintage rally. Featuring many fine examples on display, including models some of the world’s most well-known car manufacturers such as Ford, MG, Vauxhall and Nissan plus many more!
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Saturday, 8th October 2016 - Sunday, 9th October 2016
Locomotion - Shildon Model Railway Club at LocomotionModel railway displays of various subject matters, eras, and gauges will be on display at Locomotion! The gauges of layouts to be displayed include: N, OO, O, and more! A collection of traders will also be at Locomotion.
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Sunday, 16th October 2016 - Sunday, 16th October 2016
Locomotion - Stand To!Toy soldier show and trade stands. Come down to Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon and enjoy a day like no other! The museum will play host to an army of traders who will be selling and trading toy soldier related items.
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Saturday, 22nd October 2016 - Sunday, 23rd October 2016
Locomotion - Toy Train Event Toy Trains will be on display at Locomotion! Relive your childhood and find out why you began to love trains! For more details please contact the museum.
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Saturday, 29th October 2016 - Saturday, 29th October 2016
Locomotion - Celebrate Local SuperheroesFind out about the work of real-life superheroes, includes demonstrations from emergency services. Hosted by Ron Hogg, Durham's Police, Crime and Victim's Commissioner.
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Saturday, 5th November 2016 - Sunday, 6th November 2016
Locomotion - Cab It!Get on board vehicles from the National Collection! Have a close-up look at the engine footplates and speak to a member of the Locomotion team about what it was like to drive a locomotive.
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Monday, 22nd August 2016 - Sunday, 2nd October 2016
Locomotion - John Wigston Art ExhibitionJohn Wigston is perhaps most famous for his watercolour railway paintings:you can see these amazing pieces at Locomotion from the 22nd of August until the 2nd of October.
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Monday, 22nd February 2016 - Saturday, 31st December 2016
Locomotion - No. 34051 Winston Churchill and Funeral VanA new display at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon - featuring No. 34051 Winston Churchill - commemorates the state funeral of former Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.
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Saturday, 12th November 2016 - Sunday, 13th November 2016
Locomotion - LEGO ExhibitionA whole weekend dedicated to LEGO, which will include displays, trade stands and more!
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Saturday, 19th November 2016 - Sunday, 20th November 2016
Locomotion - Autumn Toy FairA collection of traders will be at Locomotion selling model railways, railwayana, collectibles, and more! Fun for the whole family, our very popular toy fair returns to Locomotion!
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Saturday, 5th November 2016 - Sunday, 6th November 2016
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Saturday, 26th November 2016 - Sunday, 27th November 2016
Locomotion - Christmas Craft & Gift FairLocomotion: the National Railway Museum at Shildon is hosting a Christmas craft and gift fair which can be enjoyed by all of the family. Friendly trade stands and a warm atmosphere make this the perfect cure for those winter blues.
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Tuesday, 27th December 2016 - Tuesday, 27th December 2016
Locomotion - Year End Toy FairOur Year End Toy Fair is back and better than ever! The ever popular event will see traders and dealers selling and trading toys, collectables, and models. The perfect way to spend your Christmas money!
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Wednesday, 26th October 2016 - Wednesday, 26th October 2016
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Saturday, 3rd June 2017 - Sunday, 4th June 2017
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