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Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, NE29 8DX.
Tel
(0191) 200 7146
Textphone
18001 0191 200 7146
Fax
(0191) 200 7144
Open
Each weekend from 1 April - 28 October from 11am-4pm
Train times 2007
Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 1 April - 28 October at 12.15pm, 1pm, 1.45pm and 2.30pm.
School holidays:
Easter holidays
31 March - 15 April daily (11am-4pm)
Whit week
26 May - 3 June daily (11am-4pm)
Summer holiday period
21 July - 2 Sept daily (11am-4pm)
October half term
20 October - 28 October daily (11am-4pm)
Christmas Specials
Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 December
Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 December
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 December
For more information visit the What’s On section.
Entry
Free
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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. Visitors wishing to travel by Metro are advised to travel to Wallsend where the connecting GoCoastline service 303 runs to the museum and the service 313 makes the return journey.
For more information on public transport telephone the NEXUS traveline on 0870 608 2 608 or visit the traveline website.
By Car
The museum is well signposted from the A19/A1058 junction and is opposite the Atmel factory, 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.