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Shackerstone Railway Museum at Battlefield Line Shackerstone Railway Museum at Battlefield Line

The Battlefield Line Steam Railway is in the village of Shackerstone. Jump aboard a steam train that will take you to Shenton. You will follow the Ashby canal for a good part of your journey, passing though countryside and alongside small villages and farms. At Shenton, you may return or wish to explore Bosworth Battlefield Country Park.
Hire a party train, drive a loco, phone the battelfield line on 01827 880754 for further information.

View key to symbolskeyBaby changing facilities Cash Point Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled toilets Facilities for groups Facilities for educational visits Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Telephone (public) Wheelchairs available Accepts groups Coach parties accepted Disabled access Children welcome

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Sunday (Steam) March until October, Saturdays (Steam/ Diesel) April until September, Wednesdays (Diesel) July and August.
   
 
 

Contact

The Station Office
Tel: 01827 880754

Venue

Battlefield Line

Shackerstone, Nuneaton, Leicestershire, CV13 6NW

View the Battlefield Line websitewww.battlefield-line-railway.co.uk

52.654918,-1.442628See location on Multimap

Map reference: SK 378065


From the A444 / A447 follow the brown signs through the villages of Congerstone and Shackerstone.

Parking : free

Nearest station : 8 miles from Hinckley station

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Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Sat 3 - Mon 5 Apr 2010 Easter and the Teddy Bear's Picnic
Sat 15, Sun 16 May 2010 Spring Diesel Locomotive Gala
Sat 29 - Mon 31 May 2010 Bank Holiday Steam Up
Sat 3, Sun 4 Jul 2010 Rail and Ale Weekend
Sat 24, Sun 25 Jul 2010 Postman Pat's Special Delivery
Fri 17 - Sun 19 Sep 2010 Autumn Diesel Locomotive Gala
Sat 2 - Sun 10 Oct 2010 Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility