Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum

A Steven Fox railway art exhibition. A childhood love of steam engines has inspired North East artist Steven Fox's railway art. His mixed media work inlcudes portraits of volunteers who work to keep the heritage railway lines open, and intricate portrayals of steam engines and trains.

Suitable for

• Any age

Where

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum

Admission

Included in normal museum admission and yearly memberships.
These are:
Adults: £4.95
Concessions: £3.75
Children (6-16): £3.00
Under fives are free.
Family Day pass (2 adults & up to 4 children): £10

Single yearly membership: £10
Family yearly membership (2 adults and up to 2 children): £15

Discover original railway related artwork from the museum’s own watercolour and oil collection.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Where

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum

Admission

Included in normal museum admission and yearly memberships.
These are:
Adults: £4.95
Concessions: £3.75
Children (6-16): £3.00
Under fives are free.
Family Day pass (2 adults & up to 4 children): £10

Single yearly membership: £10
Family yearly membership (2 adults and up to 2 children): £15

An exhibition of a collection of paintings by North East artists Andy Taylor, and his students, that show the play of light on a subject and how it distorts and creates mood and atmosphere. You can look into the sun or a light source through an object and it affects the area around it, creating coronas and distortions of colour and form. Within these changes of perception you could sometimes almost glimpse other worlds or places where you could disappear into your imagination.

This is an exhibition of tutor and student work combined in order to show how different eyes can see and perceive something in many and varying ways.

Suitable for

• Any age

Where

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum

Admission

Included in normal museum admission and yearly memberships.
These are:
Adults: £4.95
Concessions: £3.75
Children (6-16): £3.00
Under fives are free.
Family Day pass (2 adults & up to 4 children): £10

Single yearly membership: £10
Family yearly membership (2 adults and up to 2 children): £15

Titanic Honour & Glory, voted by The Times newspaper as one of the top 5 exhibitions in the country, is set to dock at Head of Steam, Darlington Railway Museum as part of its Titanic centenary tour commemorating the 100th anniversary of the tragedy. The exhibition has never been seen before in Darlington and is expected to attract audiences from across the region.

Admission

Included in normal museum admission and yearly memberships.
These are:
Adults: £4.95
Concessions: £3.75
Children (6-16): £3.00
Under fives are free.
Family Day pass (2 adults & up to 4 children): £10

Single yearly membership: £10
Family yearly membership (2 adults and up to 2 children): £15

A variety of rare and unusual vintage vehicles from across the North East and Yorkshire regions gather together again for this popular event. Categories include cars, military vehicles, vans and motorcycles. Entertainment includes mini train ride, fairground rides, and children’s entertainer.

Suitable for

• Any age

When

11am-3pm

Where

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum, and events field

Admission

£1 entrance fee for all customers to the museum and Vintage Vehicle Rally.
Yearly membership holders and children under 6 are free.

Come along to our children’s activity room and meet Deefor Dragon! Listen to our storyteller and have your face painted. Drawing and colouring activities also available.

Suitable for

• Any age
• Especially for children

When

1-4pm

Where

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum

Admission

Activities included in normal museums admission and yearly memberships.
These are:
Adults: £4.95
Concessions: £3.75
Children (6-16): £3.00
Under fives are free.
Family Day pass (2 adults & up to 4 children): £10

Single yearly membership: £10
Family yearly membership (2 adults and up to 2 children): £15

Come along and have a go at a variety of different sport activities with the Sports Development Team. Learn essential bicycle-skills, have a go at archery and play football. Other sports activities to be announced nearer the time of the event.

Suitable for

• Any age

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Activities are included in normal museum admission and yearly memberships.
These are:
Adults: £4.95
Concessions: £3.75
Children (6-16): £3.00
Under fives are free.
Family Day pass (2 adults & up to 4 children): £10

Single yearly membership: £10
Family yearly membership (2 adults and up to 2 children): £15

The Garden Detectives! Discover the wildlife in your own back garden. Make a habitat box or bird feeder to attract wildlife and find out which animals live around us! Fun based activities with the Durham Wildlife Trust team.

Suitable for

• Any age

When

10am-4pm

Where

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum and it's gardens

Admission

Activities are included in normal museum admission and yearly memberships.
These are:
Adults: £4.95
Concessions: £3.75
Children (6-16): £3.00
Under fives are free.
Family Day pass (2 adults & up to 4 children): £10

Single yearly membership: £10
Family yearly membership (2 adults and up to 2 children): £15

Darlington Model Railway Club has been in existence since 1971. To celebrate their long connections with Head of Steam Museum, the club will exhibit their working layouts for this very special weekend. Also watch demonstrations, buy from traders and, if you wish, tour the club rooms located on the museum site. Come along and enjoy the atmosphere of the golden days of steam and diesel – in miniature!

Suitable for

• Any age

When

10am-4pm

Where

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum

Admission

Included in normal museum admission and yearly memberships.
These are:
Adults: £4.95
Concessions: £3.75
Children (6-16): £3.00
Under fives are free.
Family Day pass (2 adults & up to 4 children): £10

Single yearly membership: £10
Family yearly membership (2 adults and up to 2 children): £15

Come along and enjoy FREE access to the Head of Steam Museum as we participate in the national Heritage Open Days! Not only enjoy free access to the museum, but also free guided tours and a chance to meet some of the museum’s partners including the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, Darlington Model Railway Group, North Eastern Railway Association, North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group, Darlington Railway Preservation Society and the Friends of Darlington Railway Centre and Museum.

Pre booking for the tours is advised - please contact the museum nearer the event.

Suitable for

• Any age

When

10am-4pm

Where

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum

Admission

The museum and tours are free this weekend.

Come along to our specially decorated spooky museum in your favourite Halloween Costume. Encounter owls and creepy crawlies! There will also be a magician, arts and crafts, a treasure hunt and a Storytelling to entertain the little ones!

Suitable for

• Any age

When

11am-3:30pm

Where

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum

Admission

Included in normal museum admission and yearly memberships.
These are:
Adults: £4.95
Concessions: £3.75
Children (6-16): £3.00
Under fives are free.
Family Day pass (2 adults & up to 4 children): £10

Single yearly membership: £10
Family yearly membership (2 adults and up to 2 children): £15

Meet Santa in our magical grotto and receive a Christmas present. Entertainment includes mini train ride, arts and crafts and face painting.

Santa visits Head of Steam on Sunday 9th, Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th and Saturday 22nd December 2012

Suitable for

• Any age

Where

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum

Admission

Entrance fees apply, with concessions for yearly membership holders.
Booking is essential for this very popular event.

For fees and more details please see the museum website nearer the event.