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Locomotion

Locomotion
Dale Road Industrial Estate
Shildon
County Durham
DL4 2RE

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At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s first railway town.

The town of Shildon has had an exciting story to tell since the earliest days of the rail industry, making it the perfect place to explore the rich seam of local railway history and discover how the railways have changed all our lives.

 

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Free admission and free parking. Please book your ticket in advance.

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousNorth East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014
  • Visit EnglandQuality Assured Visitor Attraction Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
  • Regional and MiscellaneousTrip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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    Recent Reviews:

    • runton
      england
      good, but website needs improving
      4 of 5 stars
      Friday, 15th September 2023
      checked the website before my stay in Darlington, specifically to catch the bus to Shildon to visit. It told me it was open every day. Got the bus, went up the road, met two blokes who said" its... Read full review
    • Ian H
      Durham, United Kingdom
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      Family
      Really let’s itself down
      2 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 17th September 2023
      Locomotion could be amazing… but it really lets itself down. It needs fundamentally rethinking as a visitor attraction with exhibits opening up, lots more visitor engagement and a better use of the... Read full review
    • Freybon
      Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
      Great day out, interactive experience for all the family, dedicated volunteers
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 23rd September 2023
      We took a very last minute decision to visit this place as we were heading North back home to Scotland. We were really glad we did! Great for train enthusiasts, suitable for all ages though in... Read full review
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    • On site parking - Free parking

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    Opening Times

    2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

    * Our normal opening hours are Wednesday–Sunday, 10.00–16.00 (winter), 10.00–17.00 (summer).

    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LocomotionSHD

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    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...

     Locomotion Festival of SteamRail Rocks!, ShildonA walk linking local geology with the railways.

    guided tour locomotionLocomotion: 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.

    Railway line at LocomotionWalk - 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

    Locomotion's Innovation Platform exhibitionInnovation 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.
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    Saturday, 16th December 2023 - Tuesday, 2nd January 2024

    The flying Scotsman engine outside Locomotion railway museum in shildon, county durham. 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.
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