Name: Tanfield Railway
Rating: 5.0

Tanfield Railway

Tanfield Railway, Engine Shed, Burdon Plain, Gateshead, UK

1-99 Years

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Take a journey back in time on the world’s oldest railway. Join us for an unforgettable journey on a vintage steam train with unique Victorian carriages and lovingly restored locomotives. Enjoy a six mile round trip through beautiful rolling countryside and a spectacular wooded valley.

Our Diesel Driver Experiences offer you the unique opportunity to take control of one of our historic diesel locomotives, either TIC No.35, Reyrolles No.2 or Ribblesdale No.6. This is a fantastic experience for any train enthusiast or anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure.

Prices starts from £16.30 for adults, £6.00 for Child(Ages 5–15) and £14.50 for Senior(Ages 60+). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Heritage Steam Train Ride: Join us for an unforgettable journey on a heritage steam train with unique Victorian carriages and lovingly restored locomotives. Enjoy a 6 mile round trip through beautiful rolling countryside and a spectacular wooded valley.
Coals to Newcastle: Join us on Sunday 15th February, as we recreate a part of Tanfield’s rich industrial heritage!
Diesel Driving Experience: Our Diesel Driver Experiences offer you the unique opportunity to take control of one of our historic diesel locomotives, either TIC No.35, Reyrolles No.2 or Ribblesdale No.6. This is a fantastic experience for any train enthusiast or anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure.
Diesel Pioneers Gala: Join us this September for our Diesel Pioneers Gala, a celebration of the role that industrial diesels helped shaped industry. Taking place on the 12th and 13th of September 2026, this gala is a tribute to the industrial diesel locomotives that played a vital role in Britain’s railway heritage.
Run It Gala – The Season Finale: Join us for the Run It Gala on 17 & 18 October 2026, the perfect send-off to Tanfield Railway’s main operating season. Taking place this autumn, the event is a celebration of the region’s rich industrial heritage.
North Pole Express 2026: Step aboard the Tanfield Railway’s famous North Pole Express for a steam train journey to the North Pole! Visit Father Christmas in his fireside Grotto and receive a special gift, meet the North Pole Express ticket conductor and elves, and enjoy festive refreshments and activities. Prebooking required.
Legends of Industry Gala: Join us on 19th, 20th and 21 June 2026 for our iconic Legends of Industry Gala, one of the premier industrial railway events in the calendar.
Spring Gala: NEW for 2026 -Join us on 9th and 10th May 2026 for our Spring Gala, with plenty of action guaranteed!
Afternoon Tea Train Ride: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea on board a Victorian carriage hauled by a vintage steam locomotive as it passes through the picturesque Causey valley on the world’s oldest railway. Includes cakes, scones and sandwiches and a full days train travel!

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Parking: Our main entrance is about 1 mile along the A6076, on the right – following the brown sign to enter Andrews House station car park. Continue along A6076 for around 2 miles, until the junction for Tanfield village with an East Tanfield station brown sign. Follow this road for around 1 mile until the station entrance on the right.
Food & Drinks: Tea Room is open (usually Thursdays to Sundays, and Bank Holiday Mondays).
Toilets: Toilet facilities, an accessible toilet and a baby changing unit are available.
Dogs: The railway is dog friendly and we welcome dogs free of charge on our trains and cafes. We kindly ask that dogs are kept on a lead at all times and do not sit on the carriage seats.

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Price: Paid

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Heritage Steam Train Rides:

Adult (Ages 16–59): £16.30
Senior (Ages 60+): £14.50
Child (Ages 5–15): £6.00

Afternoon Tea Trains: £40.28 per person (Ages 5+)

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Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Celebrate Occasions and Hire Your Own Private Train Carriage at Tanfield Railway: £250 for 2 Round Trips & £500 Full Day
Celebrate your special occasions in a truly unique way by hiring a heritage railway carriage at Tanfield Railway. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, family reunion, or any other festive event, our beautifully restored carriages provide a charming and memorable setting for your celebration.

What We Offer

Exclusive Carriage Hire: Enjoy the luxury of a private carriage for your party as you travel through the scenic North East countryside. Our vintage carriages offer an intimate and nostalgic atmosphere, perfect for making your event unforgettable.
Flexible Packages: We offer two flexible hire options to suit your needs:
Two Round Trips: £250 ideal for a shorter celebration with plenty of time to enjoy the journey.
Full day: £500 perfect for those who want a longer celebration whilst exploring the railway.

For more information please visit: https://tanfield-railway.co.uk/train-rides/train-carriage-hire/

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Address: Tanfield Railway, Engine Shed, Burdon Plain, Gateshead, UK

Post Code: NE16 5ET

Council: Gateshead

County: Tyne and Wear

By Car: From A1(M) Northbound – Exit at junction 63 for Chester le Street and Beamish. At the roundabout below the motorway take the second exit A693 west towards Stanley and Beamish. Continue for nearly 4 miles on the A693, across 4 roundabouts. Going uphill, turn first right following the Tanfield Railway brown sign. At the bottom of the bank turn right onto the A6076, following the brown sign. Andrews House station is about 2 miles along the A6076, on the left – following the brown sign. East Tanfield station, please follow the brown sign to East Tanfield station.
By Bus: Monday to Saturday: the X30, X31 and X32 from Newcastle, Gateshead and Stanley stop at the Andrews House entrance to the site.
Sunday: The X30 provides an hourly service to Andrews House.
By Rail: Our nearest main line railway stations are Newcastle Central and Durham. The Tyne and Wear Metro system also serves Gateshead Interchange and Newcastle Central for easy bus connections on most days.
By Foot or Bike: Cyclists can reach our Marley Hill shed site via the Tanfield Railway Path from Gateshead or the Bowes Railway Path from Jarrow. There are ascents/descents where the railways were rope hauled. These routes can be be used together as a circuit from anywhere on Tyneside.
Parking: Our main entrance is about 1 mile along the A6076, on the right – following the brown sign to enter Andrews House station car park. Continue along A6076 for around 2 miles, until the junction for Tanfield village with an East Tanfield station brown sign. Follow this road for around 1 mile until the station entrance on the right.