Museums · East Midlands
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
In or near Utterby.
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway — a museum in england-east-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
- Ludborough · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is a heritage railway that offers visitors a nostalgic experience through the scenic landscapes of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Visitors can enjoy rides on steam trains that operate between Ludborough and North Thoresby, as well as participate in various events and activities throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Lincolnshire Wolds
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is a museum located in the East Midlands. It features a heritage railway that showcases the history of rail transport in the region. The site offers visitors the chance to experience steam and diesel trains in a preserved setting.
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Background
History
Construction of the railway began in 1846 and was completed in 1848. The line ran from Louth to New Holland and was officially opened on 28 March 1848 as the first section of the GNR. The line was constructed by the East Lincolnshire Railway Co (ELR), which leased it to the GNR when they could not raise sufficient funds to operate it. The GNR had obtained running rights over the MS&L from Grimsby to New Holland Pier; in return it allowed the MS&L running rights to Louth. The line south of Louth was extended as far as Boston in October 1848. The GNR ran the line with some of its famous C12 locomotives on the local services. From 1912 to 1913 Stirling single no.1 (preserved at the NRM York)…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4447, -0.0319
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- East Lindsey
- Parish
- Ludborough
- Postcode
- DN36 5SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Louth and Horncastle
- Nearest railway station
- Ludborough — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.lincolnshirewoldsrailway.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Lincolnshire Wolds Railway (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lincolnshire Wolds Railway?
- Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN36 5SQ), in the parish of Ludborough.
- What is Lincolnshire Wolds Railway?
- Lincolnshire Wolds Railway — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lincolnshire Wolds Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Ludborough, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN36 5SQ.
- Is Lincolnshire Wolds Railway a protected site?
- Yes — Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Lincolnshire Wolds Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Ludborough, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN36 5SQ.