National Railway Museum
Mallard, the Flying Scotsman’s home and a Japanese bullet train in the biggest railway museum in the world, free.
Two great halls of locomotives, from Stephenson's Rocket replica to Mallard, the fastest steam engine ever, a Shinkansen and the royal carriages, with a miniature railway outside and a huge new central hall. It is free, five minutes from the station and a full half-day with children. Busiest in school holidays.
When it works
Indoors, so the weather does not matter. Best morning, afternoon.
Good for kids, a first visit and step-free visits.
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