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Historic railway experience not to be missed!
The hardworking volunteers work tirelessly to keep the areas well presented, making each visit an experience, tailoring particular interests or providing a wider overview of the industrial railways of...
We spent a wonderful couple of hours learning about the railway history. Run by lovely volunteers this place is a gem! We had a guided tour with Barry who was very knowledgeable and a joy to listen t...
Excellent 1940s event. Credit to all volunteers and participants. But oh the tearoom/cafe. The coffee was the worst I have ever bought it was flavourless, just like barely coloured hot water. And ch...
We had an incredible few hours here on a school trip. The guides were very knowledgeable. The site is a great place to explore some fascinating local history. Highly recommended!
Excellent guided tour by Dave this morning. As an ex miner he can really tell you first hand about the work in and around a mine. This was George Stephenson’s cable railway built 1826 for John Bowes...
Historic railway experience not to be missed!
The hardworking volunteers work tirelessly to keep the areas well presented, making each visit an experience, tailoring particular interests or providing a wider overview of the industrial railways of...
Definitely worth a visit!
We spent a wonderful couple of hours learning about the railway history. Run by lovely volunteers this place is a gem! We had a guided tour with Barry who was very knowledgeable and a joy to listen t...
Avoid the tearoom unless they up their game.
Excellent 1940s event. Credit to all volunteers and participants. But oh the tearoom/cafe. The coffee was the worst I have ever bought it was flavourless, just like barely coloured hot water. And ch...
Outstanding school trip
We had an incredible few hours here on a school trip. The guides were very knowledgeable. The site is a great place to explore some fascinating local history. Highly recommended!
Excellent railway history museum
Excellent guided tour by Dave this morning. As an ex miner he can really tell you first hand about the work in and around a mine. This was George Stephenson’s cable railway built 1826 for John Bowes...