Immerse yourself in the home of iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering brilliance. The museum tells the story of rail transport in Britain and its impact on society.
It is the home of the national collection of historically significant trains such as Mallard, Stirling Single, Duchess of Hamilton and a Japanese bullet train. The National Railway Museum holds a diverse collection of other objects, from a household recipe book used in George Stephenson's house to film showing a "never-stop railway" developed for the British Empire Exhibition. It has won many awards, including the 2001 European Museum of the Year award.
Countess of York
Indulge your taste buds with one of York's finest luxury afternoon tea experiences, from the comfort of their beautifully restored rail carriage - the Countess of York. The afternoon tea menu features finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones served with clotted cream and preserves and elegant homemade cakes and desserts. A children's menu is also available.
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Christmas Celebrations
Enjoy an evening nestled between luxurious carriages from times gone by. This unique setting makes for a one of a kind event you won’t find anywhere else.
For a festive gathering with a difference, Great Hall is a stunningly vast space packed with historically significant locomotives. All Christmas party packages take place in Station Hall, but you can hire it for a private party too. The Countess of York is also available, this beautiful carriage offers an intimate setting with seating for up to 24 guests.
Meetings and Conferences
National Railway Museum has a number of corporate spaces for your next event.
Mallard Suite is the largest space and has a dedicated breakout room for catering, networking or accompanying exhibitions.
The Rocket Room is a bright and flexible room for smaller presentations and meetings.
The Mallard and Rocket suite can be combined to make the largest space in the conference centre for up to 140 delegates.
Dining and Receptions
The National Railway Museum offers a number of events spaces for dinners, receptions and awards ceremonies, set among historic carriages and locomotives in the evocative atmosphere of a period railway station.
Event spaces include Station Hall, the Great Hall and the Wonderlab, each a unique space surrounded by history and innovation.
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1,000
Maximum capacity
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1,000
Reception
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450
Dinner
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100
Theatre
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80
Cabaret
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30
Boardroom
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