National Railway Museum, York– Open daily March to September 10am – 6pm, and October to February 10am – 5pm (closed 24th – 26th December). Free entry
Details
Accessibility:
There is a car park on-site (charges apply), and free accessible parking outside the City Entrance. There is level access via the Main entrance and a lift at the Great Hall entrance. There is a lift and ramped access at the Countess of York entrance. There are several level changes within the venue and some exhibits are accessed by ramps. There is a lift in the Foyer, the Works and the Search Engine all serving the lower ground and ground floors. Motorised scooters are permitted in public parts of the museum and there are also wheelchairs available to borrow. The café, restaurants and gift shop are wheelchair accessible. There are public toilets including wheelchair-accessible and baby-changing facilities. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Brief Description:
The National Railway Museum at York houses engines, locomotives and various objects which provide over 300 years of history of the railways including how the railways were built and run. Housed in the museum is The Mallard, which is the steam world record holder, and also a replica of Stephenson’s Rocket. There are family activities and Science shows. There is also a café and several restaurants, including a restored railway carriage serving afternoon teas. There is also a gift shop.
Further Information
Address:
Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ
Email:
mailto:nrm.visitorservices@nrm.org.uk
Phone:
08448 153139
Website:
http://www.nrm.org.uk/planavisit/visityork
Opening Hours:
Open daily March to September 10am – 6pm, and October to February 10am – 5pm (closed 24th – 26th December)
Directions:
From Knaresborough via A59. Get onto High Street/A59 towards York. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto York Road/A59. At the roundabout take the 1st exit and stay on A59. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on A59 and continue for 10.1 miles. At the roundabout continue straight on to stay on A59. Turn left onto Water End. Turn right onto Salisbury Road. Continue onto Salisbury Terrace. Turn right onto Kingsland Terrace. Turn left onto Leeman Road.
From Pocklington via A1079. Head south-east on Regent Street towards New Street. Continue onto South Parade. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Station Road/B1247. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto West Green. Continue onto Hodsow Lane. At the roundabout take the 1st exit and stay on Hodsow Lane. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto York Road/A1079 and continue to follow for 9.4 miles. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Hull Road/A1079. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on Hull Road/A1079 and continue for follow for 1.7 miles. Sharp left onto Barbican Road/A1036. Sharp right onto Fishergate/A1036. Continue straight to stay on Fishergate/A1036. Slight left onto Bishopgate Street/Skeldergate Bridge/A1036. Turn right into Bishopthorpe Road/A1036. Turn right onto Nunnery Lane/A1036. Turn left onto Station Rise. Continue onto Leeman Road.
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Transport:
The closest railway station is at York approximately 420 yards away. Buses operate in and around the local area. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
There is a shop, café and restaurants within the museum. York has a wealth of attractions including museums, churches, hotels, bed-and-breakfast accommodation, bars and restaurants, with grocery stores and shopping centres.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
355 metres*
The Windmill Inn, York, Yorkshire
634 metres*
Everyman York Odeon-Cinema, York, Yorkshire
688 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.