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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
- Excellent606
- Very Good341
- Average101
- Poor28
- Terrible18
Recent Reviews:
- davidyoung177Bishop Auckland, United KingdomRail Museum, Shildon
Wednesday, 12th February 2020Good parking and access. Varied collection of engines and carriages from different times. Nice little cafe selling tea,coffee and various other drinks together with hot and cold snacks. Week-ends... Read full review - vincentrX5953BEExcellent Museum - shame about the cafe!
Thursday, 20th February 2020This is an excellent place to take grandchildren on a rainy day in half term or really at any time. The exhibits are really excellent and so varied. The train ride is well worth the small fee of £3... Read full review - CrannyallanPrudhoe, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyGreat place to visitThursday, 20th February 2020This is a great place to take children and loco fans, there is plenty to occupy all ages and to make things better it is free entry, they do ask for a voluntary donation but whatever you do it is... 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.
