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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
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Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent556
- Very Good314
- Average98
- Poor27
- Terrible17
Recent Reviews:
- achan34Sittingbourne, United KingdomInteresting rail museum
Thursday, 11th April 2019The museum is situated in Shildon. The main exhibit hall is generally crowded with exhibits but is easy to get around. Good disabled access. The exhibits do change as the collection is part of the... Read full review - PBBADBTrip Type:FamilyIf youre into trains its ace
Saturday, 13th April 2019If you're not then it's probably not for you. They do have lots of events on with various activities but it really is what it says on the tin. A museum filled with trains. Read full review - Richard MBournemouth, United KingdomTrip Type:Familyif you like trains its the place for youSaturday, 13th April 2019whats not to like! its free entry with an optional donation plenty to look at althouh some of it wasnt open on our visit 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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Saturday, 4th May 2019 - Monday, 6th May 2019
- Locomotion: Festival Of SteamA celebration of steam power held at Locomotion.
- more info
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
