Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands. It showcases the history of rail transport in Britain and features a collection of historically significant locomotives and railway artifacts. The museum is part of the National Railway Museum group and provides insights into the development of the railway industry.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6241, -1.6309
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Shildon
- Postcode
- DL4 2RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Opening
- "open daily 10:00-16:00 winter; 10:00-17:00 summer"
- Official site
- www.locomotion.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1323558378 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon?
- Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL4 2RE), in the parish of Shildon.
- Is Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon free to visit?
- Yes, Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL4 2RE. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.