England Transport Heritage Guide

The National Railway Museum in York houses iconic locomotives, royal carriages and railway treasures. It tells the story of rail travel through stunning displays and interactive exhibits, making it the world’s largest railway museum. Free entry.

The Science Museum in London explores innovation through interactive galleries, historic inventions, and cutting-edge technology. Highlights include space travel, medicine, and engineering exhibits, making it a hub of discovery for all ages.

Chatham Historic Dockyard in Kent is a maritime heritage site with historic warships, Victorian ropery, and naval exhibits. Once a key Royal Navy dockyard, it now tells 400 years of shipbuilding history in an immersive setting.

all aboard for a spectacular journey operating between Kingswear and Paignton along a picturesque route bordering the Dart Estuary

built in 1888 with a new award winning Bolton Abbey station which is a reconstruction of the original and vintage steam locomotives

UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other

a family run living heritage attraction with one of the last horse-drawn barges in Great Britain

explore the rich seam of local railway history and discover how the railways have changed all our lives, with a model railway to please all enthusiasts

historic narrow gauge railway, located in the Western part of the Lake District National Park with two main stations, Ravenglass and Dalegarth

housing one of the finest collections of fully restored motorcycles in the world, including factory racers and exotic prototypes

experience 200 years of transport history walking down a 1940’s high street, board a tram or enjoy the pleasures of the carriage ride

beautifully preserved railway with Victorian and Edwardian steam engines. There is also a children's playground and woodland walks

operating heritage trans between Seaon ,Colyford and Colyton through two nature reserves with an unrivalled view of wading bird life

lauded as "Britain's most beautiful waterway", the canal runs through unspoilt countryside in the heart of North Hampshire. The Visitor Centre provides a history exhibition & information point

The Bodmin & Wenford Railway offers nostalgic steam and heritage diesel journeys through the Cornish countryside. Departing from Bodmin, it combines vintage charm with beautiful rural views.

Bournemouth Aviation Museum showcases military and civil aircraft spanning decades of aviation history. Visitors can explore cockpits, view aviation memorabilia and discover the stories behind the aircraft through interactive, hands-on exhibits.

Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway with a fine collection of diesel and steam locomotives, running between Aylsham and Wroxham

scenic rides on vintage steam trains, connecting with Windermere cruise boats at Lakeside, with a playground, picnic area and engine shed visits

National Waterways Museum, Gloucester explores the story of Britain’s inland waterways through interactive exhibits, historic boats and engaging displays. Discover the people, engineering and industry that shaped the nation's canals and docks.

travel the 15 mile round trip to and from Peterborough with stop off rations along the way. This is original home of Thomas The Tank Engine