Learning

Locomotion offers a wide range of workshops focused on STEM and social history topics, all tailored to meet National Curriculum requirements for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3.

Learning sessions

All our sessions are free and should be booked in advance. You can browse our programme below or filter by key stage and curriculum.

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Exploration and Discovery

Learning activity

Term time

Go behind the scenes of Locomotion’s fascinating exhibits in this workshop for uniformed youth groups.

George Stephenson and Son

School session

Term time

Be inspired by the life of George Stephenson, father of the railways.

Children shout during an interactive storytelling session at the Science Museum

The World of Trains

School session

Term time

Nursery and reception groups can discover the wonders of railways in this fun, creative learning session.

Mind the Gap: Building Bridges

School session

Term time

How do bridges stay up? Learn the key principles of bridge design in this interactive workshop.

Sea, Sand and Steam Trains

School session

Term time

All aboard! Find out how passenger railways led to the birth of the seaside resort as we know it.

Models made by students in Engineer for the Day learning workshop

Electric Engines

School session

Term time

Design and build your own battery-powered locomotives in this hands-on STEM workshop presented by Hitachi.

Railway carriage and objects used in a learning workshop

The Age of Steam

School session

Term time

How do steam locomotives work? Who were the pioneers who invented them? Find out in this workshop suitable for KS1 and KS2.

School students participating in a learning workshop at Locomotion

Plan an educational visit

Find out everything you need to plan and book a visit to Locomotion.

Resources and courses

Locomotion has a range of resources to inspire your students' enthusiasm for STEM subjects.

Learning sessions

Exploration and Discovery

George Stephenson and Son

The World of Trains

Mind the Gap: Building Bridges

Sea, Sand and Steam Trains

Electric Engines

The Age of Steam

Plan an educational visit

Resources and courses

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