# West Shed Museum, Ripley — Visitor Info

> Discover historic locomotives at this railway heritage museum with full facilities including accessible toilets, baby changing rooms, onsite dining and picnic areas for families.

Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ripley/attractions/west-shed-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version.

Museum

# West Shed Museum

The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust's 'West Shed Museum', The Midland Railway-Butterley

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17822275406109816634&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust

**In short:** West Shed Museum is a museum in Ripley.

Details checked 3 November 2026 · source: Google Places

## About West Shed Museum

Discover historic locomotives at this railway heritage museum with full facilities including accessible toilets, baby changing rooms, onsite dining and picnic areas for families.

## What's nearby

- Fizzio-Fit 450m away
- Butterley House 450m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance

### Payment

- ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

## At a glance

**Address** West Shed, Swanwick Junction Station, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.0626221%2C-1.3902097)

**Category** Museums & Galleries

**Suitable for** Ages 4+

**Setting** Indoor & outdoor

**Good for children** Yes

**Destination** Ripley

[More attractions in Ripley](https://staycation.co.uk/ripley/attractions)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Ripley

**Postcode** DE5 3QZ

**Plus Code** 9C5W3J75+2W

[Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x48799298d52c3861:0x5309231abd025558!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48799298d52c3861:0x5309231abd025558!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48799298d52c3861:0x5309231abd025558!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

### 🏨 Places to stay near Ripley

Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices.

[Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DRipley%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom)

Affiliate link

[Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/ripley/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/ripley/camping)

## Quick answers

### Is West Shed Museum good for children?

Yes, West Shed Museum is listed as good for children.

### Is West Shed Museum indoors or outdoors?

West Shed Museum has both indoor and outdoor areas.

### What ages is West Shed Museum suitable for?

West Shed Museum is best for ages 4+.

### Is West Shed Museum wheelchair accessible?

West Shed Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

## More near West Shed Museum

### Hotels & B&Bs nearby

- [Premier Inn Ripley ★ 4.4 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ripley/hotels/premier-inn-ripley)
- [Travelodge Alfreton ★ 3.8 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/alfreton/hotels/travelodge-alfreton)
- [Marehay Hall Farm ★ 4.6 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ripley/hotels/marehay-hall-farm)
- [Park Farm - Bed & Breakfast ★ 4.8 · 3.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/alfreton/hotels/park-farm-bed-breakfast)

### Holiday cottages nearby

- [White Heather Barn 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/amber-valley/cottages/white-heather-barn-uk42939)
- [Field House 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/amber-valley/cottages/field-house-syk1065033)
- [The Limes 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/amber-valley/cottages/the-limes-rp2)
- [Just A Cottage, Newlands Farm 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/amber-valley/cottages/just-a-cottage-newlands-farm-syk946824)

### Campsites nearby

- [Golden Valley Caravan Park ★ 4.3 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/golden-valley/camping/golden-valley-caravan-park-golden-valley)
- [Riddings Wood Holiday Park ★ 4.2 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/alfreton/camping/riddings-wood-holiday-park)
- [Sutton Hall Gardens Certificated Location ★ 4.6 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/sutton-hall-gardens-certificated-location)
- [Upper Hartshay Farm Certificated Location ★ 4.6 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/upper-hartshay-farm-certificated-location)

### Things to do nearby

- [Midland Railway-Butterley ★ 4.4 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ripley/attractions/midland-railway-butterley)
- [Treetops Activity Centre ★ 4.6 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/alfreton/attractions/treetops-activity-centre)
- [The Genesis Family Entertainment Centre ★ 3.9 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/alfreton/attractions/the-genesis-family-entertainment-centre)
- [Fun Factory - Castlewood Brewers Fayre ★ 3.9 · 4.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/alfreton/attractions/fun-factory-castlewood-brewers-fayre)