National Railway Museum
Get close to historic locomotives and discover railway engineering.
Your day out
Explore the Great Hall and Station Hall, with time for a picnic or café stop. If your children want the interactive Wonderlab, check its separate ticket price.
Age guidance: All ages
Facilities: Cafés, picnic spaces and family activities. Check the current entrance route and access guide.
Location: Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ
What visitors say
Visitors praise the locomotive collection and free admission. Some note that the children’s interactive activities cost extra and the approach to the entrance can involve a walk.
Read the full Tripadvisor reviews · Snapshot checked 1 October 2026. Summary of sampled reviews, not a complete consensus.