Museums · North East England
Stephenson Railway Museum
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Stephenson Railway Museum — Railway museum in North Shields, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Middle Engine Lane · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Stephenson Railway Museum is a museum in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1982, it dates from the modern period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Tynemouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Middle Engine Lane, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area NE29.
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Official information
Stephenson Steam Railway offers visitors a glimpse into the history of steam railways, showcasing heritage trains and providing a family-friendly environment. The museum features free activities for children and opportunities to ride on heritage trains during specific times.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Stephenson Railway Museum is located in North Tyneside, in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1982, it focuses on the history of railways in the region. The museum is situated within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Northumberland Shore SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0165, -1.4973
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE29 8DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Phone
- +44 191 200 7146
- Established
- 1982
- Nearest railway station
- Middle Engine Lane — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Saturday 11am–4pm; Sunday 11am–4pm; Thursday 11am–4pm during school holidays; Bank holidays 11am–4pm
- Official site
- stephensonsteamrailway.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7610998 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stephenson Railway Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: E4 in the Stephenson Railway Museum.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stephenson Railway Museum?
- Stephenson Railway Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE29 8DX), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Stephenson Railway Museum?
- Stephenson Railway Museum — Railway museum in North Shields, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stephenson Railway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Middle Engine Lane, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE29 8DX.
- When was Stephenson Railway Museum built?
- Built or established in 1982.
- Is Stephenson Railway Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Stephenson Railway Museum is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Stephenson Railway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Middle Engine Lane, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE29 8DX.