North East - Tees Valley

North Road Station Museum details the history of Stockton & Darlington Railway and Darlington’s internationally significant railway heritage. Inside the museum you can rude Experiment! the North East’s only permanent immersive experience ride.

The Carriage Works contains The Stores and the Exhibition Hall. The Stores is an open-access facility for you to get up-close and personal with our historic railway collection, and the Exhibition Hall which will play host to visiting exhibitions and events all year round.

Darlington Locomotive Works is the home of The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust who are currently building the UK’s newest steam locomotive, the P2 class No.2007 Prince of Wales. The locomotive will be the most powerful steam locomotive to ever run on the British rail network. You can view the construction from the viewing gallery located above the workshop!

The 1861 Shed is home to Darlington Railway Preservation Society and North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group who both restore steam locomotive for use on heritage railway across the country.

The Goods Shed is the main entrance to the site and is where you will find our café and shop - Clocktower Café and Hopetown Goods & Gifts. The café offers a selection of hot and cold drinks, snacks, and meals. Coach drop-off is close to the main entrance, with off-site parking available. Divers receive a voucher for free refreshments.

For more information on planning your visit please contact Hopetown Darlington on 01325 405060 or hopetown@darlington.gov.uk