Museums · East Midlands
Irchester Railway Museum
In or near Strixton.
Irchester Railway Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Irchester Railway Museum is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum is located in Irchester Country Park, Northamptonshire. It features a variety of exhibits and industrial artifacts, including steam and diesel locomotives and a lifesize diorama of a quarry.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Irchester Railway Museum is located in the West Midlands. It focuses on the history of the railway in the region, showcasing a range of exhibits related to railway transport. The museum provides insights into the local rail heritage and its significance in the development of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.2846, -0.6741
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Irchester
- Postcode
- NN29 7UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wellingborough and Rushden
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 2.1 km
- Opening
- Sunday 10am - 3pm; closed 28 Dec 2025
- Official site
- www.irchesterrailwaymuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/335318514 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Irchester Railway Museum?
- Irchester Railway Museum is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN29 7UF), in the parish of Irchester.
- What is Irchester Railway Museum?
- Irchester Railway Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Irchester Railway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN29 7UF.
- Is Irchester Railway Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Irchester Railway Museum is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Irchester Railway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN29 7UF.