Stephenson Railway Museum
Opening Times:
The Museum is open every weekend from Saturday 31 March to 4 November 2012, and open seven days a week during school holidays (except Christmas holidays). Our opening hours are always 11am - 4pm.
Admission Costs:
Admission to the Museum is free.
Train Rides:
Adults £2.45
Concessions £1.20
Family £6.10
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Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at the Stephenson Railway Museum. The Museum is home to George Stephenson's 'Billy', a forerunner of the world-famous Rocket, and many other engines from the great age of steam including 'Jackie Milburn', named after the Newcastle United legend. Rides on a real steam train can be taken and the story of coal and electricity's impact on ordinary people's lives can be discovered. Many fun activities for all ages are also held alongside temporary exhibitions.
Venue Enquiries
Stephenson Railway Museum
Middle Engine Lane
North Shields
NE29 8DX
Tel: 0191 200 7146
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Café facilities on event days.
Accessibility
Stephenson Railway Museum has level access route available avoiding ramps or steps, accessible toilets, male and female toilet facilities, assistance available if required. Assistance and Guide dogs permitted.
Booking Information
Please contact 0191 200 7146.
Directions
By car: The museum is well signposted from the A10/A1058 junction and is opposite the Atmel junction, adjacent to the Blyth & Tyne cycle route. There is free parking at the museum. By metro: The nearest metro station is Percy Main which is one and a half miles away from the museum. For more information regarding public transport phone the Nexus travel line on 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.tyneandwearmetro.co.uk/index.htm.
