Bowes railway
Originally a colliery railway built to carry coal mainly from pits in north west Durham to the Tyne at Jarrow.
Address:
Springwell Road, Gateshead, NE9 7QJ, United Kingdom
Telephone number:
0191 416 1847
Email:
info@bowesrailway.co.uk
Website:
http://bowesrailway.uk/
Opening Hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00 – 15:00
Friday
10:00 – 15:00
Saturday
10:00 – 15:00
Sunday
10:00 – 15:00
Note that the Museum will only be open on the first Sunday of the month
Originally a colliery railway built to carry coal mainly from pits in north west Durham to the Tyne at Jarrow. The earliest section, designed by George Stephenson was opened in January 1826, making it one of the world's first modern railways. Bowes Railway is believed to be the only operational preserved gauge rope-hauled railway in the world.
Take a guided tour of the railway site at 10.00am & 3.00pm or take a self-guided tour. See mining displays and blacksmithing demonstrations as well as diesel shunting.
There is a variety of events programme throughout the year watch this space for more information!
