Heritage railways · East Midlands
Northampton and Lamport Railway
In or near Brixworth.
The Northampton and Lamport Railway is a standard gauge heritage railway in Northamptonshire, England. It is based at Pitsford and Brampton station, near the villages of Pitsford and Chapel Brampton,
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Pitsford and Brampton · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
About
The Northampton and Lamport Railway is a standard gauge heritage railway in Northamptonshire, England. It is based at Pitsford and Brampton station, near the villages of Pitsford and Chapel Brampton, roughly 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Northampton.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Northampton and Lamport Railway is a standard gauge heritage railway in Northamptonshire, England. It is based at Pitsford and Brampton station, near the villages of Pitsford and Chapel Brampton, roughly 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Northampton.
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Background
Description
The line between Northampton and Market Harborough was finally closed (by British Rail) on 16 August 1981, the intermediate stations on the route having been closed for many years. In 1984 (just three years after the line's closure), a group was formed by Michael William Papworth (of Northampton) with the intention of re-opening a section of the line as a heritage railway. The site opened to the public shortly afterwards. Following the granting of a Light Railway Order, the line carried its first fare-paying passengers in November 1995. The official Grand Opening Ceremony took place (just 4 months later) on 31 March 1996. Currently, passenger trains operate on a section of line…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.2933, -0.9233
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Pitsford
- Postcode
- NN6 8BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Nearest railway station
- Pitsford and Brampton — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Northampton and Lamport Railway (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Chapel Brampton
Villages · 0.7 km
Midshires Way
Military museums · 1.0 km
The Hawking Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Church Brampton
Villages · 1.5 km
Buckton Fields Amphibian Area
Zoos & aquariums · 1.7 km
Bramptons Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
St John the Baptist's Church, Boughton
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Pitsford
Villages · 2.0 km
The Obelisk
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
The Griffin Inn
Historic pubs · 2.4 km
Pitsford School
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
Holy Family of Nazareth Convent School
Historic churches · 2.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Northampton and Lamport Railway?
- Northampton and Lamport Railway is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN6 8BD), in the parish of Pitsford.
- What is Northampton and Lamport Railway?
- The Northampton and Lamport Railway is a standard gauge heritage railway in Northamptonshire, England. It is based at Pitsford and Brampton station, near the villages of Pitsford and Chapel Brampton,
- How do I get to Northampton and Lamport Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Pitsford and Brampton, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN6 8BD.
- How do I get to Northampton and Lamport Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Pitsford and Brampton, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN6 8BD.