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BIO BLITZ EVENT & HERITAGE TRAIN RIDES
16th April 2026
Time: 11am-3pm
Address: Middle Engine Lane, NE29 8DX
Venue: Stephenson Railway Museum
Website: www.stephensonrailwaymuseum.org.uk
Join members of the learning team & members from the Environment Record Information Centre (ERIC) to find & record as many species of plants, animals & fungi that live on the site. Plus take a four mile return trip (35-40 minutes) following the route of the coal trains from the collieries to the River Tyne behind a vintage locomotive in 1950s passenger carriages. Adults from £9, Under 21 from £7. Entry to the Museum only is FREE.