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Tanfield Railway, Gateshead

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  • Afternoon tea paid for by daughter for my 65th birthday, fantastic hospitality and gorgeous sandwiches and cakes, highly recommended  more »
  • What an absolutely fantastic time we have had on the Tanfield Railway for afternoon tea. The service was superb and the quantity and quality of the food was absolutely fantastic. Everything was home m...  more »
  • To be honest, I would probably rate this a 3 star as we stumbled on it by random, it was pretty much closed and I am not a train enthusiast but I decided that was unfair as it is lovely for those that...  more »
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  • Kids always enjoy trains. Oldest railway is no exception. The day we went there were extra activities too.
  • Not bad when the shed is open and there's activities on. Good for children. And locomotive enthusiasts, also good place for photographers!
  • Fascinating if you're into anything mechanical. These beautiful old machines are magnificent.
  • Staff and volunteers are very helpful. take my son here all the time and he loves it but he is a train addict. train ride is not to expensive
  • Back to the old days of kids running about. Enjoying themselves. They loved it.
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