Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon
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Overview
Locomotion has one of the greatest changing railway collections of the North East; offering interactive displays, free school holiday activities and an exciting events programme. Star attractions include many vehicles from the National Collection such as Timothy Hackworth's pioneering locomotive Sans Pareil, built 1829 to compete in the Rainhill Trials and a royal train.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open daily, British Summer Time 10-5 (10-4 GMT). Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
County Durham reaches halfway across England, from the North Pennines in the west, to the sea in the east. Much of it is very sparsely inhabited, and is naturally beautiful; a mix of rolling hills, monumental valleys, lush farmland and unforgiving moors.
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