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We are open 7 days a week (except 24–26 December). See the Visit page for more info.

If you're a school or a group, book your free tickets here.

Please note Locomotion will be closed to visitors on Tuesday 7 January.

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Festive Science

Enjoy a family friendly day out at Locomotion over the Christmas school holiday, filled with a host of free science-themed adventures.

Museum Overview

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Locomotion
Shildon DL4 2RE

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Our Location

Get up close to incredible engineering feats in Shildon—the world's first railway town

Our Exhibitions

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Opening Times

Free entry—donations welcome

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