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Memorable Moments at The Bowes Museum
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
- Excellent643
- Very Good352
- Average102
- Poor30
- Terrible18
Recent Reviews:
- dee sSlaithwaite, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGreat museum
Thursday, 20th October 2022First visit today couldn’t believe it was free you can donate at the end of your visit …great display and very informative volunteers ..well set out display loved the Royal train and the black... Read full review - deanr85St. Albans, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyGreat place for little and big kids!!Monday, 24th October 2022Came here with our 2yo and 3yo. Such a great place for kids with activity and craft stations. And which kid doesn’t like trains!!! It is FREE but please do donate as these places are little gems... Read full review
- OldBearWigan, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesOutstanding Collection of Trains From 1825Monday, 31st October 2022Only by searching Trip Adviser, did I find out about this outstanding train museum. Shildon is connected historically to the worlds first passenger railway between Stockton & Darlington. Locomotion... 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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| 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.
Saturday, 17th December 2022 - Tuesday, 3rd January 2023
Festive ScienceFree family learning activities with a festive theme.- more info
Wednesday, 11th January 2023 - Thursday, 1st June 2023
- Innovation PlatformBe inspired by the latest in rail ingenuity.
- more info
