We are a 10-15 minute walk from Shildon railway station (SHD), served by Northern Rail trains from Darlington and Bishop Auckland.
If you’re using a satnav, enter DL4 2RE for the main car park. Follow the road into the industrial estate; the car park is the last turn on the left.
Alternatively, follow the brown tourist signs found on these routes:
- From A689 towards Bishop Auckland (Rushyford/Eden Arms Roundabout)
- From A688 (Bishop Auckland) at roundabout onto West Auckland Road (A6072)
- Take Junction 58 on A1(M) onto the A68 (for Corbridge) and follow the Locomotion signs. We’re just 15 minutes from the A1(M)
If you're using a satnav, enter DL4 2RE for the main car park. Follow the access road—the car park is the last turn on the left.
To reach the entrance to Main Hall from the car park, please follow the pedestrian signs along the safe walking route at the bottom of the car park.
Accessible parking is available in the yellow bays at the bottom of the car park.
All our parking is free of charge.
There is work taking place to complete some landscaping and lighting as part of our site development.
Regular bus services run from Bishop Auckland and Darlington. Arriva number 1 (from Darlington) and number 5 (from Bishop Auckland) stop on Dale Road, just outside Locomotion.
For further information and timetables, use the journey planner on the Traveline website.
Locomotion is a 30-45 minute walk away from Shildon town centre.
There are several cycle routes to our museum.
Find out more about cycling in Shildon on the Durham County Council website.
There are sheltered bike racks and a service area adjacent to the Main Hall entrance.