Where is Tanfield Railway Engine Shed?

Tanfield Railway Engine Shed is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE16 5ET), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.

Is Tanfield Railway Engine Shed free to visit?

Yes, Tanfield Railway Engine Shed is free to enter.

How do I get to Tanfield Railway Engine Shed?

Drivers can navigate to postcode NE16 5ET. It sits within the Gateshead Central and Whickham parliamentary constituency.

Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands

Tanfield Railway Engine Shed

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Tanfield Railway Engine Shed — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Tanfield Railway Engine Shed is a other 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

Tanfield Railway Engine Shed is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This historic structure is part of the Tanfield Railway, the oldest surviving railway in the world, highlighting the region's industrial heritage. The shed is a key site for the preservation of steam locomotives and railway history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.9097, -1.6782
District: Gateshead
Parish: Gateshead, unparished area
Postcode: NE16 5ET
Parliamentary constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham

Sources

osm: way/445048863 (ODbL)

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