What’s on

From steam spectaculars to exciting learning activities, Locomotion has something for everyone.

Keep an eye on this page and our social media channels for more information.

All events, exhibitions, activities and galleries

October half term

23–31 October 2021

Inspire the family this October half term at Locomotion, with a hands-on locomotive building challenge and an impressive array of engineering marvels.

Half term

A Quiet Afternoon in the Cloud Cuckoo Valley

Exhibition

Open daily
Several demos per day

Behold an enormous-yet-intricate Rowland Emett sculpture, made of eight separate machines which come to life three times a day,

Shildon Rail Trails

Walk

Railway history is all around us—take a walk to find out more.

Lin Qi in orange hi-vis standing on a construction site

Railway Heroes

Exhibition

From Wednesday 6 October 2021

A collection of interviews with railway workers who have helped get key workers to and from their jobs and given back to their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Collection Building

Permanent gallery

Open

Get up close to dozens of legendary locomotives from throughout railway history.

Talk at the National Science and Media Museum

Climate Talks

Online event

Throughout 2021

Join us throughout 2021 for Climate Talks, a series of panel discussions, Q&As and events exploring the problems caused by climate change.

Open Talk