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What to expect when you visit our heritage railway and museum
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19 July: Lifting of restrictions - plan your visit
Stephenson Steam Railway is open Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays during the school summer holidays (Saturdays and Mondays for Museum only visits - except Bank Holiday Monday 30 August when trains will also be running).
Pre-book to guarantee the timeslot for your train ride. Tickets are also available at the Museum on the day (subject to availability). You don't need a ticket on Mondays and Saturdays when there are no train rides. We recommend you wear a face covering in our indoor spaces and on the train.
Book tickets for heritage train rides on 22, 25 & 29 July
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Summer opening hours
17 July - 30 August
Selected days during the school holidays:
Saturday & Mondays for Museum-only visits
Sundays, Thursdays and August Bank Holiday Monday for heritage train rides and Museum visits
Opening hours:
11am - 4pm
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Ticket prices 2021
Adult: £7
Concessions: £5 (60+ years & students)
Child aged 5-16: £5
Child aged 4 and under: FREE
Prices include a voluntary £1 donation
Address
Stephenson Steam Railway
Middle Engine Lane
North Shields
NE29 8DX
T: (0191) 277 7135
E: info@stephensonsteamrailway.org.uk
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