About Stephenson Steam Railway
Home to the North Tyneside Steam Railway with heritage train rides, vintage diesel and steam locomotives, and lots of family-friendly activities
Stephenson Steam Railway Description
Free entry, charge for heritage train rides.
Re-live the days of the steam railway at Stephenson Steam Railway in North Shields. The Museum is home to George Stephenson's 'Billy' engine, the world's third oldest surviving locomotive. Lots of free events throughout the year.
Stephenson Steam Railway is open every weekend from Easter until end of October with heritage train rides on Sundays, Bank Holidays and Thursdays during school holidays. The Museum is open seven days a week during school holidays (except Christmas holidays). Our opening hours are always 11am to 4pm and whilst entry is free, donations are always welcome.
Reviews
Heritage open days at Stephenson this weekend. Behind-the-scenes tours on Saturday and free steam train rides on Sunday.
Behind-the-scenes tours on Saturday and free trips on our steam train on Sunday - Heritage Open Days at Stephenson
If you're coming to the beer fest today, see below for getting to Stephenson by train.
Live music, trains and beer this weekend - tickets for the beer festival available online or on the door
It's looking like being a cracking weekend, tickets still available to buy online in advance
https://www.facebook.com/164281027057892/ posts/1265704676915516/
https://www.facebook.com/northtynesideste amrailway/videos/2205185539796943/
Make Thursday a Stephenson day. Bring your youngsters down to the museum on Thursday during the autumn half term holiday where they can explore our wonderful collection of vintage trains. We also have loads of craft activities for them to try their hand at and let their imagination run riot.
Suitable for ages 3-7 years. Drop-in: 11am - 3pm Donations welcome, free event, charge for heritage train rides
Marvel at the transport of yesteryear and see a beautifully preserved bus that used to be in every day service.
Free bus rides will be running from Stephenson Railway Museum to Dial Cottage hourly from 11.45am – 2.45pm.
Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Society:... http://www.aycliffebus.org.uk/
See more
Marvel at the transport of yesteryear and see a beautifully preserved bus that used to be in every day service.
Free bus rides will be running from Stephenson Railway Museum to Dial Cottage hourly from 11.45am – 2.45pm.
Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Society:... http://www.aycliffebus.org.uk/
See more
Our decorated heritage trains will be running during the day and on board, you'll be able to listen to spooky tales from the ghosts of Stephenson Railway Museum.
Around the Museum, there'll be loads of activities: a witch hunt, spell making, crafts and storytelling.
Make sure to dress up in your best costume, as we want to see lots of witches, ghosts and ghouls!
... The Waggonway Tea Room will be open, serving Halloween themed treats.
Event suitable for all ages.
See more
**Calling all locomotive enthusiasts** Don't miss this special opportunity to say goodbye to Rocket, before it departs Discovery Museum for its next destination Museum of Science and Industry
Our Bank Holiday weekend at Stephenson kicks off with the Museum of Transport's model railway - Saturday and Sunday
Our steam locomotive will be back in service tomorrow
Thank you so much to everyone who has given a donation whilst visiting over the summer. Visitors have been very generous and every donation contributes to the running costs of our museum. If you would like to donate, you can also do it here: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/3660#/Don ationDetails. We really appreciate your support.
Had a excellent day here today with my three children ages 4, 5, & 8. They absolutely loved seeing all the trains and getting to ride on a real steam train. All the staff were so friendly too, we will definitely be back. :)
Excellent time had by my 3.5yo and 7mth old boys at the museum playing dress up and on the heritage train ride. All the staff are friendly and attentive too which made the visit even better! Thank you all and we will be back!
Been going since I was a child and I love it every time I go! You got to bring the family kids all ages to go on the train
A great little train museum, well worth a visit for all ages. A lovely shop and cafe with extremely helpful staff. Can't wait to return when the trains are running.