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Prices
Free site admission. Some events, activities and exhibitions may carry a separate charge.
Awards
- Visit England
VisitEngland Welcome Award 2026 - Visit England
VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Museum Accreditation 2026 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Award 2026 2026
TripAdvisor
- Excellent365
- Very Good132
- Average39
- Poor23
- Terrible12
Recent Reviews:
- Navigator26611606194Sunderland, United KingdomGreat day out
Saturday, 19th September 2026We have been a few times now and we love it, the grandson is completely mad about trains. We only found out about the restoration part by accident on today’s visit because they were running steam... Read full review - Scenic04941735933Felixstowe, United KingdomGreat place to visitSaturday, 26th September 2026Amazing place to visit. Free to get in, you only have to pay £5 if you want to ride the 'experiment' which is highly recommended. It was informative and there was a load of hands on stuff to do... Read full review
- GlynisC493Dunstable, United KingdomInteresting, for a brief visit
Thursday, 1st October 2026It was quite interesting, but nothing significant. The best part was the cafe, which did good food and drink with friendly staff Read full review
Facilities
Other
- Open
Catering
- Groups: Coach Group Coffee/Meal Stop
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Parking & Transport
- Car Parking Offsite - Darlington Borough Council operated car park
- Coach Drop Off / Pick Up Point - Pick up and drop off on Station Road
- Coach Parking Offsite
- Parking (charge) - £1 per hour £4 day ticket
- Parking (free) - Free after 6pm.
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Booking essential
- Groups Accepted
- Groups: Concessions for Driver and GTO
- Groups: Free Entry for Driver and GTO
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Event Venue
- Toilets
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- WiFi Available
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given - Heritage Weekends the first weekend of every month
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Travel & Trade
- Room/unit allocations available
- Wi-fi available
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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* Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm.
Also open on Mondays during Darlington's school holidays.
Open all bank holidays except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
