Workshop: The Stockton & Darlington Railway

Age:
KS1 and KS2
Number of Students:
Up to 75
Duration:
1 hour
Number of adults:
Minimum of three

Discover key knowledge about the Stockton and Darlington Railway through hands-on workshops within the immersive environment of North Road Station Museum.

KS1 key themes include:

  • Why did we need the Stockton & Darlington Railway?
  • Who was involved?
  • Where did the line go?
  • What happened on the day the railway opened?
  • What jobs did people do and what did the railway carry?

KS2 key themes include:

  • Why did we need the Stockton & Darlington Railway?
  • What problems had to be overcome, and who was involved?
  • Where did the line go?
  • What happened on the day the railway opened?
  • What was the impact on the local area and wider world?

School visits

School visits include a led workshop, time in North Road Station Museum and The Stores, and a visit to Wagon Woods adventure playground

Make a date

Sarah, our Learning and Access Officer, would love to hear from you.

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