National Railway Museum

A vast array of locomotives, coaches and wagons from the past two centuries is housed in the National Railway Museum in York. Famous steam engines such as the 'Flying Scotsman', 'Mallard' and 'Duchess of Hamilton' rub shoulders with other more modern transport icons such as the Japanese Bullet Train and the prototype High Speed Train. A selection of vintage carriages, including some from the Royal Trains of the past, are also on display. Visit the museum for a fun-filled family day out. The best news is that entry to the museum is free on most days of the year (a charge may apply on certain special event days).

Locomotives on display around the turntable at the National Railway Museum
Main information telephone number: 0844 815 3139
 
  Steam trains operating regularly? No
  Diesel trains operating regularly? No
   
Main Station/Centre Address:

The National Railway Museum ,
Leeman Road,
York,
YO26 4XJ

 
Opening times:

Daily, 10:00 - 18:00

 
Web-site address: www.nrm.org.uk
 
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The National Railway Museum has its own car park; the daily car parking charge is £7.00
 
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Standard Admission Prices (other prices may apply on Special Event days):
  Adult: £ FREE    
 

Child:

 £ FREE    
  Senior: £ FREE    
 

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Various special events are run throughout the year; visit the Museum's own events page here to find out up-to-date information.

 
Catering facilities available:
 

 
GREAT HALL - A small cafeteria is available, serving hot and cold snacks and drinks. Price for a sandwich, crisps and hot drink - £7.00
STATION HALL - A restaurant serving hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks is available. Price for a sandwich, crisps and drink - £7.00
 
 
PICNIC FACILITIES are available, both covered and outdoor
         
FACILITIES FOR DISABLED VISITORS and FAMILIES WITH PRAMS OR PUSHCHAIRS:
 

Most areas of the museum are easily accessible. Lifts are available to all levels, with audible warnings and tactile push buttons. Ramped access is available to the platforms in the Station Hall.

 
 
FAMILY FACILITIES:
  Baby change facilities are available within the museum. An outdoor play area is also available. Many exhibits are designed with access by children in mind.
 
 
OTHER FACILITIES:

A Gift Shop is situated between the Station Hall and Great Hall, selling a large selection of models, books, DVDs and children's items. A simulator, with various rides, is situated in the Great Hall (charge for rides) and a miniature railway operates outdoors on some dates. Also available is the 'Search Engine', which enables visitors to search the Museum's extensive library and archives of railway information.

 
PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS
 

The nearest National Rail Network station is York, situated immediately adjacent to the museum.

A Road Train runs to the museum from the City Centre, picking up from Duncome Place (outside York Minster) daily between 14 - 22 February and 4 April - 31 October. The service operates every 30 minutes between 11:15 - 16:15 from Duncome Place. The last service from the Museum departs at 16:00.

The Rawcliffe Park and Ride bus service stops immediately outside the Museum.

 
 
 

 

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