Enjoy a science-packed day out for May half term.
We've set up a stimulating selection of science-focused activities to spark young minds for the school holidays.
As always, you'll receive a warm welcome to our family-friendly museum filled with beautiful locomotives and railway-related objects. Admission and parking are free.
Science shows
Big Science UK
Daily from Tuesday 30 May – Thursday 1 June
Sessions at 10.30, 12.00, 13.30 and 15.00. Duration: 60 mins
Limited to 30 audience members per show–please sign up at the Welcome Desk when you arrive
Enjoy a fun, entertaining and educational show hosted by Big Science UK.
Kitchen Science
Friday 2 June
Sessions at 10.30, 11.30 and 13.00
Just drop in
Join our Explainers to explore science experiments you can do at home.
Get crafty
Available any time during your visit, get stuck into our Build Your Own Train activity and explore the wonders of our STEM Shed.
Train rides
It wouldn't be a visit to Locomotion without a train ride. Subject to availability, we'll be running passenger rides on selected days—check back here nearer half term for the timetable
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