Other groups

There is plenty to see and do for all group types at Locomotion!

Explore Europe’s largest undercover collection of heritage railway vehicles at your own leisure, or with one of our expert tour guides, climb aboard the cab of one of our historic steam locomotives, then stop for a bite to eat with catering packages now available to book.

Pre-booked groups will also receive a complementary refreshments voucher for their coach driver—collect it from the Welcome Desk on your visit.

Browse below to plan your group visit, then build your itinerary using our group booking portal.

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Groups can now check availability, build an itinerary and book their visit using our group booking portal.
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Packed Lunch Space

Self-led activity

Tables and chairs in our indoor picnic space are available for groups to use for packed lunches. For EYFS upwards.

Pre-booking required

Main Hall Self Led Time

Self-led activity

Get up close to legendary locomotives depicting how the railways have shaped our world. For EYFS upwards.

Pre-booking required

New Hall Self Led Time

Self-led activity

Explore our New Hall and learn about the story of the North East’s role in early railway development.
For EYFS upwards.

Pre-booking required

School pupils in the cab of a locomotive

Black Five Cab access

Group session

Get a driver’s eye view from the cab of one of our spectacular locomotives. For EYFS upwards.

Pre-booking required

Guided Tour: Locomotive Legends

Group session

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays—Term time only

Discover more about the railways that changed the world!

Pre-booking required

Activities

Packed Lunch Space

Main Hall Self Led Time

New Hall Self Led Time

Black Five Cab access

Guided Tour: Locomotive Legends

Part of the Science Museum Group