National Railway Museum

No trip to York would be complete without a visit to the National Railway Museum. Home to iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering firsts, the museum celebrates the past, present and future of innovation on the railways. 
 
Come face to face with giants
Get up close to icons of the rails including Mallard, the world’s fastest steam locomotive. Climb on board the Japanese bullet train, discover how high-speed rail travel began and journey back in time to experience the working life of a station. You can visit Queen Victoria’s favourite saloon, explore over 200 years of history and find out how railways shaped our world.

Think big
Watch turntable demonstrations, climb on board historic carriages and find out fascinating facts from our experts in daily talks and tours. Ride on the miniature railway and try our explosive science shows and hands-on family fun activities throughout the school holidays..

The Countess of York – an exquisite dining experience
Enjoy a traditional English Afternoon Tea at the award winning Countess of York surrounded by the opulent décor of our beautifully restored railway carriage, designed to replicate the luxury of turn of the century rail travel. Indulge in a delicious selection of dainty sandwiches, fine leaf teas and scrumptious homemade cakes, using the finest Yorkshire produce.