National Railway Museum

The largest railway museum in the world, with a magnificent collection of locomotives, rolling stock, railway equipment, documents and records. The bulk of it is British, but there are also great snorting monsters from China and the U.S. Highlights include Queen Victoria's opulent Royal Train, famous locos such as Stephenson's Rocket and Mallard, and a first-generation Shinkansen - the only one outside of Japan. When it's not cruising the rails in summer, Flying Scotsman overwinters at the NRM. Out in the yard, a steam-engine hauls rides in the summer, and a miniature railway operates year-round. And the best thing for railbuffs: the museum is in sight of York station and has a viewing deck overlooking the East Coast Main Line!.

• Wheelchair accessible

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Address

Leeman Road.

Getting there

Access routes have changed see website. Bus 59, 10L stop on Cinder St.

Hours

Daily Apr-Oct 10AM-6PM, Nov-Mar 10AM-5PM

Price

Museum and all exhibitions free. Steam rides £4, miniature railway £3, under-2s free. Donations encouraged.

Phone

+44 844 8153139

Website

railwaymuseum.org.uk (opens in a new tab)