This April, get up close to the most famous name in steam at York’s National Railway Museum for the ultimate family day out! As part of its centenary celebrations, Flying Scotsman will be on display at the museum from 1st to 23rd April 2023, when you can climb aboard and stand on the footplate (limited availability – book online)! During your visit, discover the story of the legendary locomotive like never before with the brand-new Flying Scotsman VR. This immersive experience will transport you back in time as you relive the greatest moments from the locomotive’s past 100 years! Launching this April, tickets cost just £6.

Visit the special centenary exhibition: Flying Scotsman: 100 years, 100 voices and uncover the human stories behind the legend, on display now. For more family fun, visit the museum from 1st to 16th April 2023 for free family activities to inspire everyone’s imagination. Learn how a steam engine works, build your own loco, or join the explainers for an interactive Scotsman story. Book your free admission tickets online – visit the website