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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
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent565
- Very Good320
- Average99
- Poor27
- Terrible17
Recent Reviews:
- HonestreviewerlikemeTrip Type:Solo travelLove this place
Wednesday, 12th June 2019Great place with free parking and free entry(donations welcome and no harassment) you can take a picnic good cafe. Really comes alive when model train shoes and Lego events are on, look forward to... Read full review - mummybaby05Durham, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyGreat
Saturday, 15th June 2019Nice little day out. Free and easily accessible with the pram. Breastfeeding friendly stickers on the door when you come in which makes a nice touch for breastfeeding mums. Toilets reasonably clean... Read full review - _alanrigby70St Helens, United KingdomGreat Railway MuseumSunday, 16th June 2019This is a smaller version of York Railway Museum but is still a great place to visit. The engines and coaches here are all from York but are unable to be displayed there because of space.There is a... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Free parking
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2019 Summer (1 Apr 2019 - 1 Nov 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| 2018/19 Winter (4 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* 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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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.
Sunday, 27th October 2019 - Monday, 28th October 2019
Locomotion: Steam RidesTravels the original line of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, past the museum's Collection Building and back towards the historic coal drops—the perfect way to see the main sights and truly appreciate the power of steam.- more info
Sunday, 11th August 2019 - Sunday, 11th August 2019
Classic Bus RallyA display of buses at Locomotion. Held in association with Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Society.- more info
