Head of Steam offers a wide range of lifelong learning opportunities – whether you are a school, college, nursery, Sure Start group, holiday club, young person or a member of a community group. Visits to the Museum can either be led by your group leader, or we can arrange for a guide to take you on a fascinating tour. We also provide themed learning weeks for schools – these include history, science, design technology and art. We have loans boxes for you to borrow (Trains, Seaside Holidays and Victorian Toys and Games), and supporting resources that you will be able to download from the website.

We can also come and see you, or arrange training for staff and volunteers in how to use our resources. The Museum will also host regular Open Days for teachers and other educators to come along to and find out more.

The Northern Rail activity room can be used by schools making a visit to use as a base and to eat packed lunches in. It is also open for a variety of activities during school holidays and on event days.

How to Book

To book an educational visit or for more information on educational activities please contact Sarah Gouldsbrough, Museum Access Officer.
Tel:       01325 460532
Fax:      01325 287746
Email: sarah.gouldsbrough@darlington.gov.uk

Learning Activities

Summer Holiday Craft Activities:

All craft sessions are on a drop in basis from 1-3pm unless otherwise stated. They will take place in the Northern Rail Activity Room or outside on the grass at the front of the museum if the weather is fine. The activities are included in your admission price / membership pass.

July

August

Portrait Photography Workshop for Adults

Saturday 18th October from 10am - 4pm
Free - booking essential - please telephone: 01429 523442
At every level of experience and whatever your expertise, photographers sometimes need a change of view. In this one day workshop, photographers Lucy Carolan and Richard Glynn will introduce participants to techniques specifically designed to help them consider picture making and portraiture in a fresh light.

Suitable for: Intermediate to Advanced

Equipment: 35mm SLR, preferably with a manual focus standard (50mm) lens or close equivalent. cameras are available to borrow, please request on booking.

Venue: The Northern rail Activity Room at Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum.

Opening Times

The Northern Rail Activity Room is open for a variety of activities during school holidays and on event days