Big trains, bigger rides - it's the perfect platform for the biggest family day out.

Daily demonstrations include the locomotive turntable and the winding engines. You can relive the splendour of days gone by with a steam or diesel ride behind one of our engines, or perhaps take a trip on our miniature railway before relaxing in our Play 'n' Picnic area.

(rides are seasonal, so please check programme on 01904 621261 before visiting). In the workshop, you can see the traditional restoration skills of our engineers and craftsmen or have fun building your own models using amazing interactive displays.

Children can learn how to build a bridge, control the signals or discover what keeps a train on the tracks in the Interactive Learning Centre. Come soon for the biggest family day out - admission is free for everyone!

Our licensed restaurants are open daily. During the summer (weather permitting) there is a barbecue to enjoy.

Vegetarian options. Salads and healthy eating options.

You can find all your souvenirs, gifts, videos and booklets in our shop, which also offers a mail order service - we also have a Thomas the Tank Engine gift shop.

Disabled Toilets in both halls. Baby changing rooms.

Baby food and milk warming facilities available.

The National Railway Museum is just 540 meters from York Railway Station. It is signposted from the city.

Indoor and outdoor picnic area. Interactive Learning Centre. Theatre Performances bring the stories of the railways alive most weekends.

If you've had fun on your family day out to National Railway Museum, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

http://www.nrm.org.uk/