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Railway 200 Celebrations (Day 1)

Date
Sat, Jul 5 2025
Features

We're celebrating 200 years of passenger rail travel with an event specially for local communities and families. This event marks the long-awaited return of steam-hauled passenger trains to Ruddington. These will depart to/from Rushcliffe Halt at the times shown below:

Entry information

Alongside the steam train we will be celebrating 200 years of railway with activities, display boards and fun for all the family around the site.

What to Expect

  • Miniature Railway & Modern Diesel Displays
  • Storyboards displaying Ruddington Station’s history
  • Children’s attractions (bouncy castle, football games)
  • Heritage Café open for refreshments
  • Bus link to Rushcliffe Halt
  • Indian Street Food Train* (pre bookable experience only)
  • Bus link to GCR in Leicestershire.

To find more information and get your tickets for Railway 200 click here

*Special Indian Railway Food Experience aboard the steam train departs Ruddington at 5pm sharp on the 5th July. Pre-booking essential! 

Click here to pre-book the Indian Street Food Experience

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