Children & Families

Heritage Train Rides — Stephenson Steam Railway Opening Day

Name: Heritage Train Rides — Stephenson Steam Railway Opening Day
Start: 2026-06-14T11:00:00
End: 2026-06-14T16:00:00
Location: Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, NE29 8DX

Opening day of the 2026 season at the Stephenson Steam Railway in North Shields. Vintage steam train rides for the whole family, running every weekend until the end of August.

Date

Sunday, 14 June 2026

Time

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location

Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, NE29 8DX

Cost

TBC

Organised by North East Museums

About This Event

The Stephenson Steam Railway opens its 2026 season with heritage train rides along the short but charming line at Middle Engine Lane in North Shields. Run entirely by volunteers, the railway offers a glimpse into the region's industrial past with lovingly restored steam and diesel locomotives. It is a perfect family-friendly outing — children love the train rides, and the volunteer crew are passionate and knowledgeable about the locomotives and their history. The railway runs every Saturday from 14 June to 30 August, making it an easy repeat visit throughout the summer. Part of the North East Museums group alongside Woodhorn and the Discovery Museum.

Weather for Sunday 14 June

20°/15°C

Overcast

8% chance of rain

Best time to go

Driest and warmest between 11 AM and 2 PM.

11a19°5%

12p20°6%

1p20°6%

2p20°6%

3p20°7%

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