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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 2019
- Excellent611
- Very Good342
- Average101
- Poor28
- Terrible18
Recent Reviews:
- demelza1770Hawick, United KingdomGreat for husbands!
Friday, 6th March 2020We spent a whole morning here at my husbands request. I couldn't believe it was free entry! Warm, clean and well laid out which wasn't what I was expecting. My husband loitered lol morning- lots to... Read full review - 186478MarilynNewcastle, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyGreat afternoon Out!Friday, 6th March 2020Smashing venue, great staff, free entry, plenty to see and do for all ages. Cafe/ restaurant reasonably priced and clean,nice staff. Plenty of free parking. Thoroughly recommend and we will return. Read full review
- paulyfbBishop Auckland, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesCoool
Sunday, 15th March 2020Well come and have a look around. There’s plenty to see here and you can touch history. And it’s free to get in. There’s a gift shop and cafe. There’s also other things to see. If you like train... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Free parking
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2020 Summer (1 Apr 2020 - 1 Nov 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| 2019/20 Winter (4 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Highlights...
Rail Rocks!, ShildonA walk linking local geology with the railways.
Friday, 8th May 2020 - Sunday, 10th May 2020
Locomotion: Festival Of SteamA celebration of steam power held at Locomotion, full event details to be confirmed. - 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.
Monday, 20th April 2020 - Monday, 4th May 2020
Saturday, 25th April 2020 - Saturday, 25th April 2020
Banners and Brass: LocomotionThis event captures how from the middle of the nineteenth century pit banners were used to unify and rally the communities of the coal fields , although there are no longer any “ working “ mines in the area the banners still hold pivotal historical significance and pride of the roles in which the…- more info
Friday, 29th May 2020 - Saturday, 30th May 2020
Locomotion: Song of our HeartlandCommunity opera about the stark choices facing a former railway signalman's family after his death. Following the death of Harold—a former miner and railway signalman—his wife Lilian, daughter Jacqueline and granddaughter Skylar must face difficult choices. Should they move away to find jobs and…- more info
Saturday, 25th April 2020 - Saturday, 25th April 2020
NASUWT Riverside Band Concert : LocomotionThis Brass Band concert by 35 members of The NASUWT , Riverside Brass Band will perform at Locomotion on Saturday 25th April - 2020. Doors open at 18:45 allowing the audience to view both the banners and the Locomotives of this bygone era. 19. 30 – 21:30.
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