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Blog Squad - Way of Life part 2
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
- Excellent633
- Very Good346
- Average102
- Poor29
- Terrible18
Recent Reviews:
- ianfL220JJA Gem in the North East
Sunday, 19th September 2021It was good to see these interesting exhibits again in a bright and airy environment. The museum would also be of interest to non railway enthusiasts as it is a social history as well. The staff were... Read full review - R D FKendalVery little Motion at Locomotion.
Friday, 24th September 2021Very disappointing visit, particularly after visiting the excellent Beamish museum. Yes it is free but the online booking seemed to involve an automatic "donation" of £5. Steam engines have to be... Read full review - Alan RCastleford, United KingdomGood but could be a lot better
Saturday, 2nd October 2021A good selection of railway stock and equipment. Place is clean and tidy and very covid safe. Staff on reception were friendly and pointed us to where everything was located and how the covid secure... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Free parking
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2021 (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) |
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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.
