# Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum

> Head of Steam Railway Museum Welcome to the Head of Steam museum, we are devoted to the area formerly served by the North Eastern Railway and the railway industry of Darlington.

Step back journey and time through British railway history at Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum. Discover what Darlington that is victorian Birthplace of the Railways, had been like in the 1840s as you explore 150-years-old Victorian railways station. Don't lose out on your family activities through the year!Imagine what train travel was like in Victorian times - pick up a free of charge family members path and venture round the station building that is old. The working platform and its original footbridge, and also the Victorian toilets uncover the Booking Office having its fascinating Victorian inside! Train enthusiasts of all of the ages will undoubtedly be excited to see four locomotives which can be historic including the iconic Stephenson's Locomotion No1 (on loan from the National Railway Museum). Along with its exhibition that is permanent of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum additionally welcomes temporary exhibitions and household occasions. Plus, your children will cherish hanging out into the activity space where they can discover and play, for even more railway fun.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Darlington, Darlington, England
- Area guide: [North East England](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/north-east-england)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.head-of-steam.co.uk, or call +441325405060
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-iVM3hi2mUcqx/head-of-steam-darlington-railway-museum

## Activities

- Railway and Transport Attractions
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience
- Museums and Art Galleries

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Accessible
- Family

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum?

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum is in Darlington, Darlington.

### What activities does Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum offer?

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum lists Railway and Transport Attractions, Sightseeing and Attractions, Experience and Museums and Art Galleries.

### What facilities does Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum have?

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum?

Experiences listed near Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum on HolidayFox include ODEON Darlington, Darlo Play Plaza, Create and Paint, The Dolphin Centre and Vue Darlington.

### How do I book Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum?

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.head-of-steam.co.uk, or call +441325405060.


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