Our full size railway is operating on selected days throughout the 2026 season - and there's no better way to see Nottinghamshire than from a heritage train. Check individual event pages for details.
You're invited to visit Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, our base. The Heritage Centre is also home to a collection of heritage buses, a large miniature railway, a model railway display, cafe, shop, and more.
Our base at Ruddington Fields is easy to access: Catch the NCT 10X or 10C from the city centre, or try the Kinchbus 9 and get off at the Scout Hut. For drivers, on-site parking is available for most events; we're just off the A60 on Mere Way.
Opening times
We are now following winter opening hours. The Heritage Café is open from 10:00 to 15:00 on Saturdays, and 10:00 to 16:00 on Sundays. Other attractions may only be open for special events. Check before you travel.
Click here to see upcoming events
At the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, you can find:
The Great Central Railway (Nott'm):
The Model Railway Club...
...our Classic Bus Collection...
...a Ride-on Miniature Railway...
...the Emporium for books and vintage homeware...
...and The Heritage Café, for tea or lunch!
Click here to find out more about The Heritage Café, or here to visit the Heritage Café on Facebook!
Our events often bring special guest vehicles, including classic cars, traction engines, vintage trucks, historic fire engines and more.
Our fleet of heritage railway locomotives can usually be seen around the centre - but please respect the boundaries of the public area for your safety.