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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: +44 033 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
Travelers Choice 2022
- Excellent649
- Very Good353
- Average102
- Poor30
- Terrible18
Recent Reviews:
- MadalynH7Huddersfield, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesInteresting visit
Saturday, 18th March 2023A very good display of engines and trucks with interesting displays and film relating to different aspects of railway history. Plenty going on - seating part way round - and a good cafe Read full review - richardswanderingsEgremont, United KingdomFirst Class.Thursday, 6th April 2023A wonderful tribute to Britains railway history. Great to see how much effort has been put into making the exhibits attractive to the young!!!! Read full review
- anth4387Darlington, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyBrilliant museumMonday, 10th April 2023Great for all ages our 2 year old boy loved every minute of it, plenty of trains and even had seam train rides, it’s free but we donated when we left, 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.
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.
Wednesday, 11th January 2023 - Tuesday, 31st December 2024
Innovation Platform - LocomotionInnovation Platform will inspire visitors with the inventiveness and ingenuity in rail. This exhibition highlights emerging ideas and extraordinary achievements from across the rail industry. Showcasing the latest and greatest in rail innovation.- more info
Saturday, 16th December 2023 - Tuesday, 2nd January 2024
The Flying Scotsman Centenary Festival - LocomotionA celebration packed full of fun and inspiring experiences for everyone. Get involved with hands-on activities, drop in workshops and immersive experiences at Locomotion.- more info
