Plan your visit

You can pre-book your timeslot for your train ride on Sundays (and Thursdays during the school holidays), this helps us to monitor visitor numbers. BOOK TICKETS

You do not need a ticket to visit the museum on Saturdays when there are no train rides. 

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to train departure, please visit Ticketsource for train running times

Our staff and volunteers are on hand to help and answer any questions. 

For more detailed information, please read the sections below. 

When you arrive: . 

• We ask that visitors arrive 15 minutes before their train departure. 

During your visit: 

• You are welcome to bring your own picnics and other refreshments and eat them in our picnic area. 

School visits 

If you are looking to make a school group, booking please contact the Learning team who will be able to discuss your visit requirements directly with you: learning@stephensonsteamrailway.org.uk

Your support 

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