Locomotion
Dale Road Industrial Estate
Shildon
County Durham
DL4 2RE
Tel: +44 033 0058 0058
OnlineBooking
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Free admission and free parking. Please book your ticket in advance.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014
- Visit England
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
TripAdvisor

- Excellent654
- Very Good354
- Average104
- Poor31
- Terrible18
Recent Reviews:
- runtonenglandgood, but website needs improvingFriday, 15th September 2023checked the website before my stay in Darlington, specifically to catch the bus to Shildon to visit. It told me it was open every day. Got the bus, went up the road, met two blokes who said" its... Read full review
- Ian HDurham, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyReally let’s itself downSunday, 17th September 2023Locomotion could be amazing… but it really lets itself down. It needs fundamentally rethinking as a visitor attraction with exhibits opening up, lots more visitor engagement and a better use of the... Read full review
- FreybonAberdeenshire, United KingdomGreat day out, interactive experience for all the family, dedicated volunteersSaturday, 23rd September 2023We took a very last minute decision to visit this place as we were heading North back home to Scotland. We were really glad we did! Great for train enthusiasts, suitable for all ages though in... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Free parking
Access Information
Opening Times
2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) |
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* Our normal opening hours are Wednesday–Sunday, 10.00–16.00 (winter), 10.00–17.00 (summer).
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.