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22 things to look forward to in Durham 2022
Locomotion
Locomotion
Dale Road Industrial Estate
Shildon
County Durham
DL4 2RE
Dale Road Industrial Estate
Shildon
County Durham
DL4 2RE
Tel: 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 - Visit Britain
We're Good To Go 2020 - Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
TripAdvisor
Travelers Choice 2021
- Excellent634
- Very Good347
- Average102
- Poor30
- Terrible18
Recent Reviews:
- taster383Hebburn, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyStill riding an outdated Train
Tuesday, 19th October 2021Used to be my favorite museum. Now, however they are still riding the Covid Train- enforcing a booking system (why!? It used to be walk in!), still got silly walking routes in place with some... Read full review - Rita4801Derbyshire, United KingdomA hidden gem
Sunday, 24th October 2021This is a relatively small offshoot of the NRM but the exhibits are beautiful, well interpreted, and we spent a thoroughly enjoyable couple of hours exploring. Read full review - therichastillStevenage, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelEducational
Monday, 22nd November 2021If you are hoping for a Kylie Minogue tribute you will be disappointed ;) I visited by train and the Museum is right next to the railway line. Trains run hourly from Bishop Auckland to Saltburn via... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Free parking
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2022 (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) |
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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.
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.
