Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon

Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Soho Cottages
Hackworth Close
Shildon
Durham
DL4 1PQ
England

Website

www.locomotion.uk.com

www.nrm.org.uk

E-mail

info@locomotion.uk.com

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 is the first national museum to be built in the North East. It combines the historic buildings and workshops of the Timothy Hackworth Museum with a 6,000 sq m building housing 60 vehicles from the National Collection, classrooms, conservation, workshops, cafe and shop on a one kilometre (1091 yards) long site which will also include public art, picnic facilities and play area. Shildon was selected by the NRM as a site to house the reserve collection of railway vehicles and establish a National Rail Collections Centre. This will ensure that historically important railway vehicles, which are not currently housed in adequate accommodation, are held in secure and weather proof premises and moreover are accessible to the public for the first time. The new building will also contain offices, technical and research facilities, a retail outlet and catering facilities. The incorporation of the existing Museum and its associated buildings will enhance the environmental setting and add to the historical character of Locomotion. Shildon is one of the World’s oldest railway towns. The new Museum will give recognition to the significance of Shildon in Railway History and of railways to the Shildon community. There will be a high level of community involvement in the Museum and its operation. The Museum will be a centre for community activity and events. Volunteering opportunities help to train local young people in conjunction with local businesses.

Venue Type:

Museum

Opening hours

Open daily throughout the year.

Summer opening hours: 10am to 5pm
Winter opening hours: 10am to 4pm

Limited opening on Mondays/Tuesdays during winter period - please call for details

Closed Christmas/New Year - please call for details

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

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available

Additional info

Visitors with Disabilities: Locomotion is fully 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
Soho Cottages
Hackworth Close
Shildon
Durham
DL4 1PQ
England