The Great Central Railway (Nottingham) offers over 10 miles of heritage railway running through the beautiful scenery of South Nottinghamshire and North-West Leicestershire.
Journeys begin at Ruddington, just south of Nottingham, and continue through to East Leake and Loughborough. Our facilities at Ruddington include a Model Railway, Miniature Railways, a Bus Collection and railway workshop and engineering facilities, as well as a cafeteria and gift shop. There's plenty to see and do at our Ruddington base, so we aren't just a train ride - be sure to make time to see all our attractions and facilities.
Services are pulled by heritage Steam and Diesel locomotives, re-creating the experience of train travel from a time when it was more than just a means to get from one place to another. The Great Central Railway (Nottingham) is a great experience for all the family. Come and enjoy a day with us!
Fun with trains and buses
5 Nov 11: Fireworks Display
Apr & May Holiday Fun
August Bank Holiday Trains
August Steam Train fun (Kids go free)
Autumn Diesel Gala
Autumn Gala Diesel
Birdwatcher's Brake Van Special
Bonfire Night fireworks spectacular
Countryside Ride
Day on the Trains
July Gala Event
Kids go FREE
Model Railway Show
October half-term trains
Santa Special Trains
Special Events
Special Train Events (Discounts apply)
Wartime Weekend
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THIS IS A PAST EVENT
Birdwatcher's Brake Van Special 5th April, 27 June and 03 October 2009
Following the success of our Birder Special last October the Heritage Centre is pleased to be able to offer this event again in April (5th), June(27th) & October (3rd). Trains will depart from the Heritage Centre at Ruddington, at 9.00 am. During the 150 minute journey, passengers will travel in re-conditioned brakevans which allow views of the railway cuttings either side of the line. These cuttings are home to many of Britain’s most beautiful birds. This is a unique opportunity to observe birds in a previously unseen environment.
At Rushcliffe Halt a stop of around 15 minutes will be made, allowing for a comfort break and for further birdwatching, before the train carries on to the tunnel and beyond. It then returns to Ruddington, where refreshments can be purchased from the on site café.
For Safety Reasons: No Smoking, No drinking, OVER 16s only
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE PER DAY
Cost: £15.00 per person Concessions £12.00 Members £10.00
Phone: 0115 9405705 or E-mail:mail@nthc.co.uk
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Review title : Steam Train, added by : Bill (03/05/2009)
Event reviewed : Special Train Events (Discounts apply)
"How nice to be able to go back in time and have a cup of tea on a genuine steam train while chugging through the beautiful countryside around Ruddington. A lovely sunny day and a great experience. Heartily recommend for any train lovers."
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Review title : Enjoy, added by : Wayne (26/04/2009)
Event reviewed : Special Train Events (Discounts apply)
"Ruddington’s Transport Heritage centre really is an asset for Nottingham and we should be proud of it! I am nothing to do with the centre but I take my kids every year and it is always a fantastic day out. If you like any sort of trains, from full sized Steam Locomotives to ride-on Miniature ones or model railways get down there!
Well done guys, keep it up!
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Review title : Great place, added by : Russell (10/04/2009)
Event reviewed : Fun with trains and buses
"What a great place to take the kids, the miniture railway is superb and the staff are really freindly: loved it!"
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Review title : Great fun, added by : Jake (28/03/2009)
Event reviewed : Fun with trains and buses
"I had a great time riding the miniture trains and watching the model railway"
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Review title : A Fun day out, added by : Peter (17/11/2008)
Event reviewed : Fun with trains and buses
" My little girl and I love this museum and heritage centre.There are full size trains to ride on and small too . not forgetting the model trains ; grandad likes coming so he can tell us all about the old buses "
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Review title : Me and my boy!, added by : Mike (19/05/2008)
Event reviewed : Fun with trains and buses
"I took my three year old son over Easter, he had a trip on the miniture railway, operated the Thomas model trains and had a trip on the Steam train. We both loved it!"
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Review title : Great for my young son, added by : Mike (10/05/2008)
Event reviewed : General venue review
"I attended the Heritage centre with my three year old son and we had a fantastic time, he loved the miniture train rides and the actual trip on a steam train but the best bit was actually being able to drive one of the model railways (the Thomas one of course)
