Steam Trains, Classic Buses, Miniature Railway, Country Park, Special Events

It all makes for a great day out!

 

More than just a steam railway!!

The Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre is situated five miles south of Nottingham city centre on the A60 at Ruddington. It is easy to reach by both car and public transport, with Nottingham City Transport buses passing the Nottingham Midland Railway Station and Barton buses leaving from the Broadmarsh bus station. (Click here for a brief history.)

 

 

 

 

The NTHC is the base for the railway's operations. There is a cafeteria (selling hot and cold food, drinks, etc), Toilets, Baby Change facilities, a shop for souvenirs, the narrow-gauge line operated by the Nottingham Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (NSMEE) and a collection of historic buses. The station platforms are located alongside the Rushcliffe Country Park in Mere Way, Ruddington. Car parking is plentiful. A printable, simple to use map of the Heritage Centre and it's key facilities is available here.

At Christmas the Santa Specials attract hundreds of families from all over the county and beyond.

 

The NTHC boasts over nine miles of track from Ruddington to Loughborough on the old Great Central Railway line. Trains  run to Rushcliffe Halt, and  on some occasions to Loughborough, offering an18 mile round trip.

 

 Not only do we offer the experience of travelling on the old GCR main line, but we also are home to the Nottingham Society of Model and Electrical Engineers (NSMEE) offering rides on their small gauge tracks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Being set in the beautiful Rushcliffe Country Park, visitors can plan a complete day out, which offers attractive scenery, a network of footpaths, a wildlife lake, .an excellent children's play area and a kiosk selling teas, coffees and ice creams. Ruddington village Centre (approx 20 minute walk from the Heritage Centre station) has pubs and shops, as well as a fish & chip shop.

 

Complementing the centre is our cafeteria which prides itself on value-for-money food. There is also a gift shop, which offers all types of transport memorabilia.

We can safely guarantee that the Nottingham Heritage Transport Centre is not only Nottinghamshire's premier steam railway, but also offers a great day out for all the family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rushcliffe Halt (East Leake)

There are basic facilities at Rushcliffe Halt, including toilets. Tickets must be purchased on the train. There is ample parking at Rushcliffe Halt, which is the nearest station to the M1. The station entrance is adjacent to the main Gypsum works entrance. Rushcliffe Halt is well-served by buses between Loughborough and Nottingham bus stations (Service No1).

 

Nearby facilities

East Leake village is a 20-minute walk from Rushcliffe Halt. The village sports good pubs (serving food), as well as a supermarket (with cashpoint) and a good fish & chip shop. Information: The Nag's Head Pub The Bull's Head Pub. The Three Horseshoes Pub. Manor Farm at East Leake is a great place to take children, with it's animals and Donkey Sanctuary.

 

 

We hope you enjoy your visit!