Welcome to the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, home of the Great Central Railway Nottingham — book your tickets online today!
Everything you need to know to make the most of your visit to the Great Central Railway Nottingham
On-site car parking is available at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre for just £3 per visit. The car park is a short, flat walk to the station entrance, with dedicated disabled bays available close to the entrance.
Our on-site café serves a great selection of hot and cold drinks, light lunches, homemade cakes and snacks — the perfect way to refuel between trains. For current opening times, check our Facebook page.
Browse our well-stocked gift shop, packed with railway souvenirs, books, prints, models and much more — ideal for railway enthusiasts of all ages. A great place to pick up a memento of your visit or a gift for someone special.
Enjoy a ride on the Nottingham Society of Model Engineers' impressive ground-level miniature railway — a firm favourite with younger visitors. Rides are just £1.50 per person and run on selected dates throughout the year.
Step inside our working bus depot, home to a wonderful collection of Nottingham's historic buses and coaches, lovingly preserved and maintained by our dedicated volunteer team. Included with your visit at no extra charge.
Explore a fascinating range of museum displays showcasing the rich transport heritage of Nottingham and the East Midlands — from railway memorabilia and signage to historic artefacts and photographs spanning over a century of railway history.
Prefer to bring your own food? You're very welcome to use our picnic area and enjoy your lunch in the open air. The site is adjacent to Rushcliffe Country Park, making it a wonderful setting for a full family day out.
Clean toilet facilities are available on site, including accessible toilets for wheelchair users and visitors with disabilities, as well as baby changing facilities for families with young children.
Photography is warmly encouraged throughout the site and we'd love to see your shots — tag us on social media! Please note that the heritage centre and Rushcliffe Country Park are within a strict no-fly zone — drone flying is not permitted.
Comfortable, flat shoes are recommended. Layers are advisable as it can be breezy on the platform and in open carriages.
Planning a group visit? Coach parking is available on site. Contact us in advance to discuss group rates and arrangements.
Our friendly volunteer team is always on hand to help. Don't hesitate to ask — we're passionate about what we do!
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