Locomotion’s historic buildings – guided walk
Locomotion, Dale Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2RE
The buildings and structures at Locomotion tell the story of Shildon's role as the home of the Stockton and Darlington Railway works. Find out more about the historic buildings on our site, and how they contributed to the town's success as the 'cradle of the railways'.
Join our knowledgeable volunteers on a guided walk around the exteriors of the historic buildings at Locomotion. Please note we can’t offer inside access to the buildings during this walk.
Timings & Tours
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 1100 Tour
- Thursday 12 September:
- 1100 Tour
Location & directions
Locomotion, Dale Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2RE
- Directions:
- Please meet at Locomotion’s Main Hall (DL4 2RE)
- Contact on day:
- Pam Porter
- Telephone number:
- +447741297472
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
We are not taking pre-bookings and participation is on a first come, first served basis. • This guided walk takes place around Locomotion’s outdoor site. • The route is approximately 2.5km in total. • Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for this outdoor activity.
Additional information
Tours last approximately one hour.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
