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Locomotion
Locomotion
Dale Road Industrial Estate
Shildon
County Durham
DL4 2RE
Dale Road Industrial Estate
Shildon
County Durham
DL4 2RE
Tel: +44 01904 685780
Guide Prices
Free admission and free parking.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014 - Visit England
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Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
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Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent599
- Very Good338
- Average101
- Poor28
- Terrible18
Recent Reviews:
- NP819Leeds, United KingdomSmall but well worth a visit
Thursday, 14th November 2019Large, free carpark and free admission so definately worth a visit. Warm and airy with well laid out displays and information boards. The staff are friendly and helpful. The cafe serves a good range... Read full review - boydy73Darlington, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyInterestingThursday, 21st November 2019This is one of our Grandsons favourite places and has been since he toddled now 3yrs 6mts. It's such an interesting place with a variety of activities and it's lovely to see him progress to know been... Read full review
- David CWorcester, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesA brilliant surpriseFriday, 22nd November 2019Called in whilst visiting Durham. A very unique museum & a fantastic Deltic to see. Well done. A superb place for train geeks Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Free parking
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2019/20 Winter (4 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| 2020 Summer (1 Apr 2020 - 1 Nov 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Closed 24–26 December and 1 January
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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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.
