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.

with some of the most comfortable carriages on any preserved railway – standard or narrow gauge – step back in time to a more civilised age

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

travel in an all-weather observation coach behind a vintage steam locomotive through beautiful scenery into the Brecon Beacons

dedicated to the great days of steam the West Highland Line with the famous 21 arch Glenfinnan Viaduct close by, used in the Harry Potter films

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

described as the greatest railway journey in the world, this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes

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.

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

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

The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway in Kent runs miniature versions of full-size steam and diesel locomotives. This historic narrow-gauge line stretches 13.5 miles across Romney Marsh, offering scenic coastal rides and nostalgic charm.

containing an array of vintage, post vintage and classic cars, along with some classic motorbikes

built in 1926 and offering breathtaking scenery of the surrounded cliffs and beaches

situated in the old station building - displays a varied collection reflecting the history of the town & area - exhibits include the remains of a 16th century pottery kiln, a GWR Brake Van & mine artefacts

designed by George Stephenson, the only preserved standard gauge rope-hauled railway in the world featuring two steam engines, diesel locomotives, colliery wagons and an exhibition

experience the power of steam in all its forms, from working locomotives to stationary engines, steam roundabout, traction engines & Royal Coach all in a garden setting.

unique collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, rolling stock and artefacts based around original 1930s engine shed

extensive collection, tracing development of road transport throughout the 20th century, plus local history and period shopping displays

Leighton Buzzard Railway is a historic narrow-gauge line offering steam and diesel rides through Bedfordshire countryside. Once used for sand transport, it now provides a charming heritage experience for all ages.