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Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum
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Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum
North Road Station
Darlington
DL3 6ST
Durham
England
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Inside Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Centre
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Collection details
Archives, Industry, Land Transport
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Facilities
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The Ken Hoole Study Centre is open to the public by appointment only.
Please note: From mid August to late October 2008, the Study Centre hours and facilities will be reduced whilst we recruit a new member of staff.
During this period the study centre will be open between 10.00 - 15.00 on the following dates:
Wed 20th August
Wed 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th September
Wed 1st, 8th, 15th October
Copying facilities will not be available until the new member of staff starts.
Thank you for your patience!
Hopefully from November we can resume normal opening hours as below:
The Study Centre is open on
Mondays 10.00 - 12.00 & 12.30 - 4.30
Wednesdays 12.30 - 4.30
Fridays 12.30 - 4.30
One Sat per month (second Sat of each month) 10.00 - 12.00 & 12.30 - 4.30
Please contact the museum for details.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01325 460 532
General information (Fax)
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01325 287746
General Enquiries
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museum@darlington.gov.uk
Website
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www.head-of-steam.co.uk
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Open
April - September
Tues - Sun 10.00 - 16.00
October - March
Tues - Sun 11.00 - 15.30
Closed Mondays except for Bank Holidays.
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Closed
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and January 1st
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Admission charges
Adults: £4.95
Children (6-16 years old): £3.00
Concessions: £3.75
Children aged 5 and under: free
Family Day Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children): £10
Single Annual Membership (unlimited visits per year): £10
Family Annual Membership (2 adults and up to 4 children): £15
Please note that on special event days, admission prices may vary.
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum was first opened in 1975 and is housed within North Road Station, built in 1842 for the Stockton & Darlington Railway.
The Stockton & Darlington Railway was the first steam hauled public railway and was opened on September 27th 1825.
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Collections description
The museum collection covers the railway of North-East England, with particular emphasis on the Darlington area. "Locomotion" (1825), hauled the inaugural train on the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Also on display are 'Derwent', 1463 and 901 (Q7). A range of smaller items including station and lineside signs, locomotive nameplates, lamps etc complements the larger exhibits.
The museums collection of documentary material can be viewed at the Ken Hoole Study Centre located within the museum.
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Articles
TPYF - Railway Museums Launch Joint WWII Railway Worker Project
News In Brief - Week Ending April 20 2008
Darlington Railway Centre Relaunches As Head Of Steam
News In Brief- Week Ending February 25 2007
Monkey 'Spy' Bone That Never Was - Now On Show At Curiosity Shop
Mermen To Polar Bears - Museum Of Curiosities Tours North East
Get Tomorrow's History Today As North East Archive Goes Online
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Trails
All Aboard! Visit A Heritage Railway This Summer
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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