Castles · Mid Wales
Eaton railway station
In or near Priestweston.
Eaton railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
Andy Spencer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Eaton railway station is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Eaton railway station, opened in 1866 and closed in 1935, was part of the Bishop's Castle Railway. The station building remains largely unaltered, featuring a platform and a grounded van body in the former goods yard, while the surrounding landscape offers a glimpse into its historical significance.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Eaton railway station was a station in Eaton, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, England. The station was opened in March 1866 and closed on 20 April 1935.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.5011, -2.9228
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Lydbury North
- Postcode
- SY9 5HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms — 8.7 km
- Official site
- www.disused-stations.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28970410 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Eaton railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eaton railway station?
- Eaton railway station is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY9 5HX), in the parish of Lydbury North.
- What is Eaton railway station?
- Eaton railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eaton railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY9 5HX.
- Is Eaton railway station a protected site?
- Yes — Eaton railway station is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Eaton railway station charge admission?
- Eaton railway station typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Eaton railway station?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY9 5HX. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.