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Tanfield Railway

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.

Opening Times

01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	11:00	17:00
Bank Holiday	11:00	17:00

* Open all year, Sun & Bank Hol 1100-1700. Please call to confirm times.

Prices

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

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

Travel Directions

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