Flying Scotsman Centenary Events
Find out what is happening around Doncaster this year to celebrate the centenary of the Flying Scotsman.
11 February- 17 June | Danum Gallery, Library and Museum
Michael Foreman exhibition of illustrations from Michael Morpurgo book: ‘Flying Scotsman and the best birthday ever’.
April and May | Savoy Cinema
The Savoy Cinema in Sir Nigel Gresley Square will be holding screenings of a new film, created by the National Railway Museum, to celebrate the centenary of Flying Scotsman.
The film is around 25 minutes long and tickets are free to the public on a first come, first served, basis for all showings. Collection from Savoy box office or by telephone incurs no fee. Online booking at the Savoy Cinema Website will incur a 40p service charge.
The showings are listed below:
April 2023
Thursday 6th 12pm
Thursday 13th 2pm
Thursday 20th 12pm
Thursday 27th 7:30pm
May 2023
Wednesday 3rd 10:45am
Thursday 11th 2pm
Thursday 18th 12pm
Thursday 25th 7:30pm
8 May | Exhibition opening
Exhibition about the 1920s, the decade the Flying Scotsman made its debut.
6 April – 22 April | Doncaster Libraries
Writing Competition on the theme of the Flying Scotsman. Prizes to be won.
Half term 29 May – 3 June
Wednesday & Friday | Danum Gallery, Library & Museum
Find out more about the Flying Scotsman and stories of travel and journeys with hands-on craft activities.
3 June – 10 June | Doncaster Archives
‘Doncaster Rail History Archives’ A celebration of our past and future.
Summer Holidays, 25 June – 1 September
Danum Gallery, Library & Museum
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays get crafty to explore the stories of Doncaster’s incredible journeys and the Flying Scotsman.
Moving Museum Summer tour – find out more at heritagedoncaster.org.uk/movingmuseum
Take part in our ‘Amazing Journeys Doncaster Reading Challenge’ – read books, collect stickers and win prizes.
Lunchtime – Spot Talks on Doncaster Grammar School Rail Collection. (to be advertised)
Throughout 2023
Rhyme Time (Wednesdays) and Museum Mini-Makers (Tuesdays) Under 5s stories, songs and crafts at Danum Gallery Library and Museum exploring Doncaster’s History including the Flying Scotsman .
History Health and Happiness – Community wellbeing group activities. Find out more at heriitagedoncaster.gov.uk/happyhistory