Always a great day out - with FREE admission and FREE parking! Marvel at the 70+ vehicles from the National Collection on display, and explore our railway heritage through fun interactives.
Information
- Location:
- Shildon, United Kingdom, DL4 1QD
- Phone:
- 01388 777999
- Mon - Sun:
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Events
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- Christmas Gifts & Crafts Fair
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Saturday, November 28 at 10:00am - Santa Special
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Saturday, December 12 at 10:00am - Santa Special
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Saturday, December 19 at 10:00am
Photos
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Model Mania V - August 2009Created about 4 months ago
Vintage Bus Rally - August 2009Created about 4 months ago
Notes
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon Check out the latest blog from our Curator ...
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Yesterday morning we took the apprentices and one of our volunteers over to Hopetown at Darlington to see the boiler refitted to the North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group's J72 loco, marking a milestone in that loco's return to steam. ...
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon is holding a Local History Fair tomorrow!. It's your chance to learn more about our region's heritage and pick up tips on investigating your own family history. With trade stands. FREE admission and FREE parking. Saturday November 21 - 10am to 4pm.
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon is giving you the chance to get on board some vehicles from the National Collection at this weekend's Cab It event - find out more by reading the Curator's latest blog ...
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A popular event in both the York and Shildon calendars is Cab It - a chance for visitors to access the cabs of some of the locos from the National Collection and imagine the life of a driver or fireman for themselves. ...
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon is looking forward to FREE family fun this half term! Youngsters will love getting creative with The Big Draw Patchwork Express art activity - available Monday to Friday, 1pm to 3pm. What's more, there are more than 70 heritage rail vehicles to explore, and interactive displays telling the story of how Shildon became one of the world's first railway towns.
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon Read all about Anthony's lastest adventures here!
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After the Isle of Wight, I travelled to the Hollycombe Steam Collection on the Sunday, where drizzle replaced sun, but the welcome was no less warm. The collection here is nationally significant, particularly the steam fairground, with some unique rides and a fantastic atmosphere. ...
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon is looking forward to welcoming vintage vehicles of all descriptions - for the Shildon Vintage Vehicle Rally on Sunday October 4. FREE admission and FREE parking!
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon Check out this great new blog by our Curator!
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I've just had a pleasant half hour in the company of Geoff Morris, David Wright, Chris Cubitt and 70013 - making 5Z13 from Shildon to Grosmont. I "bailed" at Darlington where my colleague Pam Porter had kindly agreed to pick me up. ...
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon is counting down to our 5th ANNUAL STEAM GALA on Saturday September 19 & Sunday September 20! Guest locomotives at the event are Planet, NCB22 - and Oliver Cromwell on the SUNDAY ONLY. In addition, there'll be Furness 20 and the historic model Orion. Plus a miniature railway, trade stands, heritage railway displays and... more. FREE admission and parking. For more information, call 01388 777999 or info@locomotion.uk.com
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon If you're looking for a free and indoor attraction to visit this rainy Bank Holiday, then head to Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon.. There's a free family fun day - with Punch & Judy Shows, children's colouring competition, and giant board games to play with! And Furness 20 - the oldest standard gauge... locomotive in the UK still working - is pulling our steam train today (small charge applies).
Mike Hodgson A wonderful place. I prefer it to the NRM at York. Any jobs going?
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon Locomotion is pleased to welcome Railart 2009 - the 30th Annual Exhibition by the Guild of Railway Artists. The exhibition opens to the public at 2pm on Saturday August 29, and will be at the museum until October 4. Admission to both the exhibition and the museum is free. For more information, please call the museum on 01388 777999 or email info@locomotion.uk.com
Denis Russell Great for boys of all ages. Pity the publicity is so poor, and I couldn't even gift-aid my donations.
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon There's a brilliant collection of heritage rail vehicles at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon ... but this Sunday, August 16, we're giving you the chance to showcase your own treasures at our LOCAL COLLECTORS DAY. View collections including gemstones, regimental cap badges, and milk bottles - or bring ...your own collection along to show it off! For more information, call the museum on 01388 777999.
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon Photos showing a very small selection of the hundreds of models - of all descriptions - at our Model Mania V event!
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