Another of Yorkshire’s “free to visit” family attractions, the National Railway Museum in York is both interesting and educational. The museum has an excellent permanent collection of locomotives and all things railway related. The star exhibits include the fastest ever steam engine Mallard, the elegant Duchess of Hamilton, a replica of the original Rocket engine and the only bullet train you can find outside Japan. In addition, the museum is home to over a million other railway objects and hosts regular temporary railway exhibits. Younger children will love riding the miniature railway and older children can take advantage of regular school-holiday educational programs.
National Railway Museum, Leeman Rd, York, YO26 4XJ, UK, Phone: +44-33-30-16-10-10
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