National Railway Museum
The Japanese bullet train, the world’s fastest steam train and Stephenson’s Rocket, an early steam train, can all be seen at the National Railway Museum in York. With great interactive experiences throughout, it’s fun for everyone, regardless of whether or not you’re a train enthusiast. Learn about more than 200 years of railway history as you climb aboard some of the trains on display. You can even enjoy lunch in the converted carriages. Try not to spend the whole day shouting “All aboard!” Recommended by local insider Charlie Bush