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At a glance

Now
Opening soonOpens today at 10:00
Age
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Teenagers
Price
Medium (££) — guide only; check official prices
Location
Gateshead
Steam locomotive travelling through woodland.
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Credit: Stephen Daglish

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More to know

Indoors or outdoors
Indoors and outdoors
Visit length
Half a day
Price band: Medium · 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

Tanfield Railway offers heritage steam-train rides on selected running days. Different dates use different timetables, and special events have their own ticket and service arrangements. Check the official running-day calendar and booking availability before travelling, rather than relying on a fixed weekly schedule or an expired event date.

Regular Sunday runningMain visitor access · 31 Aug 2026 – 18 Oct 2026
monday
Closed
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
Closed
thursday
Closed
friday
Closed
saturday
Closed
sunday
10:00–17:00

Regular Sunday running continues through 18 October 2026. Bank holidays and special events may add extra dates.

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

Check venue website

Plan your visit

Location

Andrews House Station, Marley Hill, Gateshead, NE16 5ET
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