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At a glance

Now
Closed nowOpens today at 11:00
Age
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Teenagers
Price
Low (£) — guide only; check official prices
Location
North Shields
Steam locomotive pulling carriages along the railway.
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Credit: Joseph Stuart

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More to know

Indoors or outdoors
Indoors and outdoors
Visit length
Quick stop, Half a day
Price band: Low · How we use price bands

These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.

Free
No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
Low
Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
Medium
A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
High
Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.

About this activity

Stephenson Steam Railway in North Shields combines a railway museum with heritage train rides. Museum entry and parking are free, while train rides are charged separately and do not run on Saturdays. The published museum programme includes weekends, bank holidays and Thursdays during school holidays. Check the current running-day calendar and book the train experience you want separately.

Museum openingMain visitor access · Current schedule
monday
Closed
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
Closed
thursday
Closed
friday
Closed
saturday
11:00–16:00
sunday
11:00–16:00

Saturday is museum-only. Selected train rides run on Sundays. The museum also opens Thursday in school holidays and on bank holidays; check the timetable before travelling.

Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.

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Plan your visit

Location

Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, NE29 8DX
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Seasonal plans

What’s on here

This venue has upcoming events listed. Have a look at the dates and booking details before you set off.

Days out & attractions

Phantom Flyer

Stephenson Steam Railway

31 October 2026· North Shields· Paid
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