Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums

Contact us

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums

Making a visit

Stephenson Railway Museum

Middle Engine Lane,
North Shields,
NE29 8DX

Tel: (0191) 200 7146

Textphone: 18001 0191 200 7146

Opening Hours

The Museum is open every weekend from 1 April to 31 October, and open seven days a week during school holidays (except Christmas holidays). Our opening hours are always 11am - 4pm. 

Admission to the Museum is free.
Train Rides:
Adults  £2.20
Concessions  £1.10 
Family £5.50 


How to find us

By Public Transport

The nearest Metro station is Percy Main which is one and a half miles away from the museum. If travelling from Percy Main, please take the number R19 bus. If travelling from Wallsend, please take the number 337 bus.

For more information on public transport telephone the NEXUS traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit the traveline website.

By Car

The museum is well signposted from the A19/A1058 junction and is behind the Silverlink Retail Park, adjacent to the Blyth & Tyne cycle route.

There is free parking at the museum.

Facilities

Stephenson Railway Museum has the following facilities for visitors:

  • Level access route available avoiding ramps or steps
  • Accessible toilets
  • Male and female toilet facilities
  • Assistance available if required
  • Assistance and Guide dogs admitted
  • Shop

Please visit our access information section for more details on the facilities at Stephenson.