Museums · East Midlands
Midland Railway – Butterley
In or near Swanwick.
Midland Railway – Butterley — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Ian Russell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Butterley · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Midland Railway – Butterley 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 Midland Railway – Butterley is a heritage railway offering visitors a chance to explore historic trains and a railway museum. Guests can enjoy various attractions including a demonstration signal box, a Victorian railwayman’s church, and scenic rides on narrow-gauge and miniature railways.
Place summary
Midland Railway – Butterley is a museum located in the East Midlands. It focuses on the history and heritage of the Midland Railway, showcasing various exhibits related to railway operations and technology. The site features preserved locomotives and rolling stock, providing insight into the evolution of rail travel in Britain.
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Background
Description
The Midland Railway – Butterley lies on the Ambergate to Pye Bridge line of the old Midland Railway, a line once connecting the Derwent Valley branch of Midland Main Line to the Erewash Valley. A branch leading to the south to was in use from 1889 until 1923. The sole historical station on the line is , which opened in 1875. The current line extends westwards from Codnor Park Junction on the Erewash Valley Line, although the present-day heritage line terminates at Hammersmith. The line currently runs for 3+1/2 mi from to Ironville, via Butterley, and Riddings. It is operated and maintained by the Midland Railway Trust.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.0632, -1.3993
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Amber Valley
- Parish
- Swanwick
- Postcode
- DE5 3QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Amber Valley
- Phone
- 01773 570140
- Nearest railway station
- Butterley — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.midlandrailway-butterley.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Midland Railway – Butterley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Midland Railway – Butterley?
- Midland Railway – Butterley is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE5 3QZ), in the parish of Swanwick.
- What is Midland Railway – Butterley?
- Midland Railway – Butterley — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Midland Railway – Butterley?
- The nearest railway station is Butterley, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE5 3QZ.
- Who owns Midland Railway – Butterley?
- Midland Railway – Butterley is owned by Midland Railway Trust Ltd.
- How do I get to Midland Railway – Butterley?
- The nearest railway station is Butterley, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE5 3QZ.