National Railway Museum - York

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Enjoy a superb family day out at the excellent National Railway Museum at York. The Museum is only a few minutes' walk from York station and offers fun for all ages. Take a ride behind Hogwarts Castle, the big steam star of the Harry Potter films, ride a Segway at Exhilaration Station or shake and stir your senses with a thrilling ride on the simulator! There's so much to see and do at the National Railway Museum, you'll want to return again and again.

The National Railway Museum has an amazing collection to discover, including over 100 locomotives and nearly 200 other items of rolling stock and tells the railway story from the early 19th century to the present day. The Duchess of Hamilton is just one of nearly 300 rail vehicles in the National Collection. There's a comprehensive archive of railway posters showcasing art and graphic design of the era. See a alrge range of Railway furniture, timepieces, and fixtures and fittings from railway buildings and watch Classic documentaries and footage of historic locomotives and rolling stock. Plus there's a restaurant, play and picnic area and great gift shop for all your souvenirs.