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A 'Wheeliefab' getaway in Durham
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
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
- Excellent657
- Very Good354
- Average104
- Poor31
- Terrible18
Recent Reviews:
- norman100harrogate englandTrip Type:FamilyNice visit
Saturday, 21st October 2023What a nice museum. Some great exhibits ,especially the apt train, well laid out and well presented. Bit of a shame that you cannot go in any of the carriages! The cafe was a bit expensive but we sat... Read full review - Paul CEtten-Leur, The NetherlandsVisiting the excellent Locomotion Railway Museum in Shildon, County Durham, England.Monday, 20th November 2023On the 16th of November, 2023 a friend of mine took me to visit the Locomotion in Shildon. The collection ranged from a colliery steam locomotive dating from the 1820's to the APT-E (Advanced... Read full review
- colinbP5046LNTrip Type:CouplesExcellent railway museum with among other trains and carriages Stephenson's RocketWednesday, 29th November 2023Great collection of trains and carriages including the earliest steam engines in the world Locomotion, Rocket and Sans Pareil. Plenty parking. Nice restaurant. Very worth visiting. Can be combined... 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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| 2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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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.
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.
Saturday, 16th December 2023 - Sunday, 7th January 2024
Flying Scotsman at Christmas - LocomotionEnjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the most famous steam engine ever, Flying Scotsman at Locomotion this Christmas time.- more info
