Locomotion
Dale Road Industrial Estate
Shildon
County Durham
DL4 2RE
Tel: +44 033 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
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
TripAdvisor
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- Excellent667
- Very Good359
- Average105
- Poor36
- Terrible21
Recent Reviews:
- James BNewcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomCould be better.Tuesday, 6th August 2024Free.. what else can you want from a museum? Of the two halls, the main hall is by far the better. The new hall has a few wagons, two snowploughs... not a lot to see and not on par with the main hall... Read full review
- LinsleyM1London, United KingdomGood overall for railway buffsWednesday, 21st August 2024It's always good to visit a railway museum and in particular a branch of the NRM. The museum is a good modern design, focusing on locos and rolling stock rather than the other aspects of rail such as... Read full review
- Jim HOxford, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesFlying Scotsman.Friday, 23rd August 2024Had a trip booked on Flying Scotsman for 11 o clock.pulled up just as it pulling off. Staff were brilliant and put me on the next trip. Museum is a must see, a fine collection of trains and... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Free parking
Access Information
Opening Times
2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* Our normal opening hours are Wednesday–Sunday, 10.00–16.00 (winter), 10.00–17.00 (summer).
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.