Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon

Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Shildon
Durham
DL4 1PQ
England

Website

www.nrm.org.uk/locomotion

www.nrm.org.uk

E-mail

locomotion@nrm.org.uk

Telephone

01388 777999

01388 772000

Fax

01388 771448

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

A low hangar-like building with a curved roof

Locomotion was the first national museum to be built in the North East and opened in 2004.

At Locomotion there is always something new to see and do. The museum is home to many vehicles from the national railway collection and regularly welcomes guest locomotives and exhibitions. Locomotion explores our railway heritage through interactive displays and offers an exciting events programme for all the family.

Shildon was the home of the first ever steam hauled passenger train which operated during the opening ceremony of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825. Visitors to the museum can see Timothy Hackworth's pioneering locomotive "Sans Pareil", built in 1829 to compete in the Rainhill Trials.

Visitors may also enjoy a ride on our passenger steam train service, on special event days throughout the year - a small charge applies (Please visit www.nrm.org.uk/locomotion for details of our steam timetable).

Venue Type:

Museum, Heritage site, Industrial heritage site, Transport heritage site

Opening hours

Summer opening hours:
4 April - 2 October 2011, daily 10.00-17.00
Winter opening hours:
3 October - 2 April 2012, daily 10.00-16.00
(Please note that the Collection building only is open on Mon and Tues in winter)
Locomotion is closed 22 December 2011 to 3 January 2012.

Closed: 22 December 2011 to 3 January 2012

(Please note that the Collection building only is open on Mon and Tues in winter)

Admission charges

Admission free

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Guided tours
Information point provided
Pre-booking service for groups
Cafeteria
Parking for coaches
Picnic area
Refreshments
Shop

Children and families

Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area

Disability access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Touch exhibits
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Schools services and facilities

Direct teaching services for schools
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Research and adult learning

Adult lectures and courses held

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available

Additional info

Visitors with Disabilities: Locomotion is fully wheelchair accessible. A bus is available to transport visitors around the site and toilets are available throughout the museum. Please contact Locomotion in advance to reserve a wheelchair.

Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Shildon
Durham
DL4 1PQ
England