Best places: Rail museums in Spennymoor

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National Railway Museum York
Rail museum
Railway history & artefacts, with 300 vehicles including steam world record holder, the Mallard.
4.70 (26K reviews) (~95.95 km from centre)
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CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE
Museum
Restored period village with historic facades and the National Tram Museum's collection of vehicles.
4.70 (5.2K reviews) (~187.64 km from centre)
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Great Central Railway - (Loughborough Central)
Heritage preservation
The only place in the world where you can see 2 full sized steam trains pass each other.
4.70 (3.2K reviews) (~224.71 km from centre)
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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - (Haworth, Station)
Tourist attraction
Preserved railway station & train line offering a museum & rides on vintage steam locomotives.
4.70 (2.6K reviews) (~107.92 km from centre)
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Statfold Country Park
Rail museum
👍👍 Brilliant place! So much to see and do for all ages. Trains, tram rides, an amazing collection of steam engines plus a superb soft play area and climbing wall for children. Refreshments are available and reasonably priced and there are plenty of very well appointed toilet facilities. We will certain...
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~236.31 km from centre)
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Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre
Rail museum
A working 1870 railway roundhouse with historic locomotives, interpretive displays & regular events.
4.70 (1000 reviews) (~167.55 km from centre)
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Locomotion
Museum
Part of the 2-venue biggest railway museum in the world, with locomotives and interactive displays.
4.60 (3.6K reviews) (~17.35 km from centre)
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Ribble Steam Railway & Museum
Rail museum
Faithfully maintained locomotives dating back more than 100 years, plus steam train rides.
4.60 (802 reviews) (~136.62 km from centre)
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South Tynedale Railway
Heritage preservation
Steam train rides on a restored rail line through the hilly North Pennines, plus a small museum.
4.60 (682 reviews) (~55.69 km from centre)
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Chasewater Railway - (Brownhills West, Station)
Heritage preservation
Preserved railway line running steam and diesel train trips from its Victorian station headquarters.
4.50 (1.4K reviews) (~236.4 km from centre)
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Vintage Carriages Trust Museum of Rail Travel
Museum
👍👍 HIGHLY RECOMMEND for anyone of any age! Great for kids who love trains as well as adults wanting to learn or look at prices of history! The carriages on show have been used on many TV programs & films. Also situated in a beautiful part of the country surrounded by fields and the Yorkshire Lanscape,...
4.70 (270 reviews) (~104.82 km from centre)
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Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills
Museum
Yorkshire's industrial heritage in a building that was once the world's largest woolen mill.
4.50 (784 reviews) (~108.35 km from centre)
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Aln Valley Railway
Heritage preservation
👍 A quaint little steam experience! We visited here after booking our seats/compartment online, so that we knew all 6 of our family would not be split up. Unfortunately, when we arrived they were ALL filled with groups of 2 or 3 and we were advised that we had to split up and fill the gaps - 2 were yo...
4.60 (340 reviews) (~69.85 km from centre)
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NTHC - Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre
Heritage preservation
Journeys on historic steam and diesel locomotives plus bus collection and 3 model railway exhibits.
4.50 (613 reviews) (~212.33 km from centre)
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Midland Railway - (Swanwick Junction,Station)
Heritage railroad
👍👍 You can spend a day walking around all of the sheds and talking to the volunteers, there is plenty to see and do. For those into model railways, I counted three places to go. From N gauge to G gauge (indoor) layouts, there is so much to see. It’s great to wander around the engine sheds and see res...
4.50 (233 reviews) (~190.93 km from centre)
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Amerton Railway
Rail museum
👍👍 Lovely experience even in a foot of snow. Santa and the elves were great and even provided sherry and pressies. A Christmas stream train treat for all
4.50 (127 reviews) (~216.42 km from centre)
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Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway
Rail museum
👍👍 Amazing little adventure with small people. The volunteers were very friendly and helpful. The little shop had snacks and hot beverages. The train was wonderful. We all had a fabulous time. Wrap up warm as it can get a little nippy.
4.70 (80 reviews) (~155.9 km from centre)
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Scalby Mills Station
Rail museum
👍👍 The Scarborough North Bay Railway is a charming little railway that runs between Peasholm Park and Scalby Mills in the seaside town of Scarborough, England. It is a great way to see some of Scarborough's beautiful scenery and have a fun day out with the family. The railway is a 20-inch gauge miniat...
4.60 (88 reviews) (~91.92 km from centre)
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The Steeple Grange Light Railway
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Fantastic afternoon visit. Our 3 yr old loved it. All the volunteers were very kind and friendly. I was shocked to see the 1 star review they had, but after a little digging, I found that whoever posted it generally doesn't like anything. I would 100% recommend this, and we will be back.
4.50 (92 reviews) (~186.96 km from centre)
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Cambrian Heritage Railways
Heritage railroad
👍👍 Cute little cafe made from an old rail carriage, staffed by volunteers. Simple fare but that's all you n need. Cute little cat called Lenny was snoozing on one seat. A little railway themed shop was there two. Toilets were accessible and there was a baby change facility in the accessible toilet. Tho...
4.50 (74 reviews) (~233.97 km from centre)
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