Heritage railway stations · East of England
Downham Market railway station
In or near Wimbotsham.
Downham Market railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market · 0.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Downham Market railway station, you can use the postcode PE38 9EX for sat-nav directions. The nearest railway station is Downham Market, located just 0 km away. Entry to the station is free.
About
Downham Market railway station is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Downham Market railway station (formerly Downham) is on the Fen line in the east of England, serving the town of Downham Market, Norfolk. It is 86 miles 8 chains (138.6 km) measured from London Liverpool Street and is situated between Littleport and Watlington stations. Its three-letter station code is DOW. The station and all trains calling are operated by Great Northern. Services run to and from London King's Cross and King's Lynn. The station building of 1846, built of carrstone with pale brick dressings, is a Grade II listed building.
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Background
History
at Downham Market in July 2009]] The Lynn and Ely Railway Act 1845 (8 & 9 Vict. c. lv) received royal assent on 30 June 1845. Work started on the line in 1846 and the line and its stations were opened on 27 October 1846. Downham station was situated south of and was the temporary terminus of the line. The line to Ely was completed and opened on New Year's Day 1847. Downham station ceased to be a temporary terminus when the line was opened through to Denver Road Gate. The new line connected King's Lynn and its harbour with Ely and trains to London. The wooden signal box, built for the Great Eastern Railway in 1881, was listed Grade II in 2013. In early 2017, the station was redecorated to…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6041, 0.3657
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Downham Market
- Postcode
- PE38 9EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Established
- 1846
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market — 0 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q980263 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Downham Market railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Downham Market railway station?
- Downham Market railway station is in Norfolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE38 9EX), in the parish of Downham Market.
- What is Downham Market railway station?
- Downham Market railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Downham Market railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE38 9EX.
- When was Downham Market railway station built?
- Built or established in 1846.
- Who owns Downham Market railway station?
- Downham Market railway station is owned by Great Northern.
- Is Downham Market railway station a listed building?
- Downham Market railway station is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Downham Market railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Downham Market railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Downham Market railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE38 9EX.