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Oldest existing railway in the world, opened 1725. Steam-hauled passenger trains, vintage carriages, 61 locomotives and steam-driven vintage workshop. Please see website or ring for dates and operating times.

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Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult train ride£6.00 per ticket type
child Train Ride£3.00 per ticket type
concession Train Ride£4.00 per ticket type
Family Train Ride£15.00 per ticket type

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Newcastle. Underground to Gateshead Metro - X30/X31 bus to railway (Mon-Sat). Any bus to Sunniside (daily).

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Small tea room serving hot drinks and sweets on train operating days only.
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted
  • Max group size - 30
  • Min group size - 15

Provider Facilities

  • Toilets

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Languages spoken

  • German spoken
  • Italian spoken
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Tanfield Railway

The Engine shed
Old Marley Hill
Sunniside
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE16 5ET

Tel: +44 0191 3887545

Fax: +44 0191 3874784

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