What’s on

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

We’re looking forward to an exciting calendar of events and exhibitions at Locomotion in 2018. We’ll be sharing details of individual events in due course, so keep an eye on this page and our social media channels for more information.

Locomotion is now part of the Science Museum Group and some aspects of our public programme are changing. Read the full update in our News section.

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Events

Summer Holidays: Track to the Future

Learning activity

Thursday 2 August – Sunday 2 September 2018

Come with us on a journey through a different part of railway history each day of the week.

Steam rides on the railway line at Locomotion during the 2017 steam gala.

Autumn Steam Gala 2018

Special event

Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September 2018

A star-studded celebration of steam power.

Railways on Canvas: The Art of Chris Pulham

Special exhibition

Sunday 19 August – Sunday 30 September 2018

Reminisce on the power of steam with this stunning art exhibition.

Heritage Open Days 2018

Event

6–9 and 13–16 September 2018

Go behind the scenes with our exclusive talks and tours.

Available throughout the year

Collection Building

Permanent gallery

Open daily

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

Jason Brown applies a coat of paint to the wheels of locomotive Dominion of Canada in the workshop at Locomotion.

Conservation workshop

Permanent gallery

Open daily

Get a great view of Locomotion's rail restoration projects from the workshop viewing platform.

Vintage luggage next to a railway carriage

Guided tours

Tour

Every weekday

Join one of our volunteers for a tour exploring the fascinating stories and rich histories of objects from the National Collection.

Tours and demonstrations

A rail carriage being restored in the workshop at Locomotion, 2018.

Workshop tours

Tour

Dates and times vary

Go behind the scenes of our workshop and find out how we take care of our historic locomotives.

Shunting demo

Demonstration

Dates and times vary

We do all our own shunts: see our incredible locomotives in action on the museum's sidings.

Visitors to Locomotion take a ride behind steam locomotive Furness 20

Steam Rides

Activity

Dates and times vary

Journey back in time for a ride behind one of our operating locomotives.

Events

Summer Holidays: Track to the Future

Autumn Steam Gala 2018

Railways on Canvas: The Art of Chris Pulham

Heritage Open Days 2018

Festival

STEAM SEASON

Available throughout the year

Collection Building

Conservation workshop

Guided tours

Tours and demonstrations

Workshop tours

Shunting demo

Steam Rides

Part of the Science Museum Group