Out and About
Go walk about in Edinburgh, York and Manchester with your own
audio tour guide from Walk Talk Tours. Download and away you
go. Enjoy seeing the sights on your own terms and at your own
pace.
City Sightseeing Tour
Save 25% when you book the York City
Sightseeing tour. Visit the City Sightseeing website and type in FTPE09 in
the promotion code box when you have selected and booked your
tour.
JORVIK Viking Centre
Witness the market traders peddling their wares, listen to the
chatter of gossiping neighbours and smell the food cooking in this
York Viking settlement brought to life.
Clifford's Tower
Stand inside and imagine the keep of William the Conqueror's
castle in it's former gruesome glory displaying the bodies of slain
opponents. Then stand back and gawp at the impressive views across
York city.
With everything from gleaming royal carriages and Japanese
bullet trains to a super sonic speed train simulator, there's
enough here to bring out the inner train spotter in anyone.
York Castle Museum
Evocative reconstructions of a Victorian street and domestic
interiors from the 1940s and 50s. Maybe you can remember the
originals, maybe not, either way you can't fail to enjoy this
gem.
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens
A grand Georgian mansion with impressive baroque interior and
National Portrait Gallery for the grown ups and a 'Wilderness' play
area for those of us with more energy to burn.
Breadcrumbs
The whole family can explore York, Hansel and Gretel style with
a torch and this interactive book. Follow the trail of imaginary
characters and beings around the ancient city at twilight.
National Railway Museum Events
The Institution of Locomotive Engineers: A
centenary celebration
From 16 January 2012
Explore a fascinating exhibition of archive papers
and small objects, celebrating the contribution this 100 year-old
institution has made to locomotive engineering.
For info: nrm.org.uk/engineers
Wizard Week
11 -19 February 2012
The magic returns to the Museum once again with a week of
spells, tricks and mischief. See the steam star from the
Harry Potter films. Plus - new for 2012 - spell-binding activities
for wizards of all ages:
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Magic tricks and balloon modelling
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Craft activities (A charge applies)
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Come dressed as a wizard and enter our best dressed wizard
competition
For info: nrm.org.uk/wizardweek (Details could be subject
to change).
Fear and Fascination: Art from the dawn of
the railways
11 February -13 May 2012
An intriguing exhibition of some of our earliest
prints, cartoons, drawings and paintings. These historic images of
Britain's railways capture the mood of a nation conflicted about
this new technology.
For info: nrm.org.uk/artgallery
Easter holidays
31 March -15 April 2012
Roll your sleeves up and get stuck in with our huge
communal art project. Help us to create a huge version of one of
our amazing art gallery lithographs, using potato prints and other
fun tools.Plus join in our exciting Easter egg hunt.
For info: nrm.org.uk/easter
Return of Flying Scotsman
Late spring - dates tbc
2012 will see the highly anticipated return of Flying Scotsmanto
the Museum following the completion of its restoration project.
Look forward to a range of fun events and activities to welcome
home this steam legend.
The world famous locomotive was purchased for the nation in 2004
with the help of a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund
and generous donations from the public.
Since 2006, the National Railway Museum has been restoring the
locomotive to full mainline running condition, so that it can once
again pull trains around the UK.
For info: nrm.org.uk/flyingscotsman
Railfest 2012
2-10 June 2012
Get fired up at Britain's biggest rail celebration,
with 9 exhilarating days of amazing activities for all ages*.
Experience a grand gathering of over 30 awe-inspiring locomotives
including Flying Scotsman, City of Truro, Tornado and many
more.
Climb inside drivers' cabs, ride on trains big and
small and see toy trains from big brands. Get up close to the
fastest, strongest and newest locos, and catch rarely-seen vehicles
like snow ploughs and leaf blowers.
*Railfest 2012 will be a charged for event. Admission to the
rest of the museum will remain free.
For info: nrm.org.uk/railfest2012
Station Hall - late Summer 2012
The final phase of the redeveloped Station Hall opens in late
Summer 2012. Enjoy an atmospheric railway station experience
featuring our most popular exhibit, the Royal Trains. Access real
railway carriages and see the collection brought to life with a
stunning audio visual display. New ramps and interpretation will
also mean that Station Hall is more accessible than ever
before.
For info: nrm.org.uk/stationhall
Art gallery
Our art gallery, opened in July 2011, will host an exciting
programme of temporary exhibitions showcasing the Museum's unseen
art collection alongside railway-inspired works of art from across
the world.
For info: nrm.org.uk/artgallery