Heritage railway stations · East Midlands
Glendon and Rushton railway station
In or near Stoke Albany.
Glendon and Rushton railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kettering · 5.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Glendon and Rushton railway station is located in North Northamptonshire, with the nearest railway station being Kettering, approximately 5.4 km away. Entry to the station is free.
About
Glendon and Rushton railway station is a Grade II*-listed building in england-west-midlands, 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
Glendon and Rushton railway station is a Grade II listed former railway station in Rushton, Northamptonshire.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Originally known as Rushton it was opened in 1857 by the Midland Railway on what is now the Midland Main Line. Plans had been made earlier in 1847 for a line from Leicester to , but had lapsed. However the Midland, running to Rugby at that time and dependent on the LNWR for its path into London, was looking for an alternative. It revived its plans for Bedford to go forward to Hitchin to join the Great Northern Railway. While initially solving the problem, traffic continued to build such that the line was quadrupled from London as far as Glendon Junction a little way to the south of the station. Here a new line had been opened through Corby and Manton which could be used by goods trains and…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4391, -0.7605
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Rushton
- Postcode
- NN14 1RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kettering
- Established
- 1900
- Nearest railway station
- Kettering — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5568427 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Glendon and Rushton railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Rushton
Villages · 0.1 km
Thornhill Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Rushton Manor
Manor houses · 0.3 km
Bridge Over River Ise
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Cockayne Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Rushton Hall
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Iron Bridge, Circa 170 Metres South Of Rushton Hall School
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Triangular Lodge
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Rushton Triangular Lodge
Follies · 1.3 km
Barford Wood and Meadows
Wildlife reserves · 1.6 km
Glendon
Vineyards · 1.6 km
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Thornhill Arms Public House
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Rushton, Pipewell and Glendon War Memorial
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Rushton Manor
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Bridge Over River Ise
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Cockayne Bridge
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Where to eat & stay near Glendon and Rushton railway station
Places to stay
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The Saxon Crown
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Wicksteed Park Camping
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Hampton by Hilton Corby/Kettering
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Places to eat & drink
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Thornhill Arms Public House
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Rothwell House Hotel
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The Spread Eagle Public House
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Rowell Charter Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glendon and Rushton railway station?
- Glendon and Rushton railway station is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN14 1RD), in the parish of Rushton.
- What is Glendon and Rushton railway station?
- Glendon and Rushton railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glendon and Rushton railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN14 1RD.
- When was Glendon and Rushton railway station built?
- Built or established in 1900.
- Is Glendon and Rushton railway station a listed building?
- Glendon and Rushton railway station is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Glendon and Rushton railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Glendon and Rushton railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glendon and Rushton railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN14 1RD.