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28 Things to Do in Durham - If You Dare!
Locomotion
Locomotion
Dale Road Industrial Estate
Shildon
County Durham
DL4 2RE
Dale Road Industrial Estate
Shildon
County Durham
DL4 2RE
Tel: +44 033 0058 0058
OnlineBooking
Book Tickets
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
TripAdvisor
- Excellent683
- Very Good367
- Average110
- Poor35
- Terrible21
Recent Reviews:
- Simon KPortsmouth, United KingdomFREE, RAILWAY-THEMED MUSUEM FULL OF HISTORIC STEAM, DIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES, PASSENGERCARRIAGES & GOODS WAGONS.
Saturday, 7th June 2025If you live in Durham, or are on holiday in the County Palatine, and want to take your children of all ages somewhere which will entertain them on a cold and rainy day, which has free parking, clean... Read full review - Chris HA great insight into some of the rail industry
Tuesday, 17th June 2025Locomotive is a fantastic free to visit site although donations are welcome ,the hole site is pretty clean and immaculate and has a massive free car park all like new with a new building added... Read full review - Seaside42296057560Trip Type:CouplesA great variety of trains - shame you can’t look in all the windows.
Saturday, 21st June 2025A good opportunity to see the original Rocket and Locomotion engines. The site is a great place to learn about the railways of the north east and is very well laid out with an original hall with... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Free parking
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
|---|
* Open seven days a week all year round, except 24–26 December.
Our opening hours are 10.00–17.00 (summer), 10.00–16.00 (winter).
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.
Highlights...
Rail Rocks!, ShildonA walk linking local geology with the railways.
Locomotion: Guided Tours, ShildonJoin one of our knowledgable guides for a tour exploring the fascinating stories behind the objects on display at Locomotion. Free Tour, every weekday 11:00 - 16:00. Suitable for all ages. Call 01904 685 780 to confirm tour.
Walk - Locomotion & Historic Shildon, ShildonDiscover the coming of the railways in the world’s first railway town, one in a series of walks for children produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership.
