Formal education groups

Children become engineers as they problem solve and learn about different roles on the railway.

New Hall Self Led Time

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

Main Hall Self Led Time

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

Black Five Cab access

Group session

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

STEAM Discovery Bags

Borrow our activity bags containing fun challenges to ignite curiosity about STEM as you explore our locomotives. For EYFS.

George Stephenson and Son

Be inspired by the life of George Stephenson, father of the railways. For EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

Packed Lunch Space

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

Railway Revolution: The Stockton & Darlington Railway

Explore how coal, steam and rail transformed the world we know.

Case study: Catterick railway camp

Come explore Catterick's forgotten railway, a vital military lifeline built to support 40,000 soldiers.