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Steam Train Day at Stephenson Steam Railway

Name: Steam Train Day at Stephenson Steam Railway
Start: 2026-08-02T11:00:00
End: 2026-08-02T16:00:00
Location: Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, NE29 8DX

A family steam-railway museum open with heritage train rides — free entry, small charge for rides.

Sunday, 2 August 202611:00 AM - 4:00 PMStephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, NE29 8DXFree museum entry; charge for train ridesby North East Museums

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About This Event

Stephenson Steam Railway celebrates the region's railway pioneers, and on Sunday 2 August heritage trains are running. Entry to the museum is free, with a small charge for train rides — a great low-cost family day out for little engine enthusiasts in North Shields.

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Weather for Sunday 2 August

20°/13°C

Overcast

31% chance of rain

Best time to go

Driest and warmest between 11 AM and 2 PM.

11a18°27%

12p19°27%

1p20°27%

2p20°28%

3p20°29%