Heritage railway stations · South East England
Romsey railway station
In or near Braishfield.
Romsey railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Romsey · 0.0 km
- Paid entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Romsey railway station is located in Test Valley, Hampshire, with the postcode SO51 8FW. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The nearest station is Romsey, which is 0 km away.
About
Romsey railway station is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, 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.
Photo gallery
Official information
Romsey Signal Box is a historical building from 1865 that serves as a working museum, providing insights into the life of a railway signalman. Visitors can engage in hands-on experiences, such as operating signals and points, while also exploring exhibits and artifacts related to railway history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Romsey railway station serves the town of Romsey in Hampshire, England. It is on the Wessex Main Line, at the junction for the Eastleigh to Romsey Line, 80 miles 47 chains (129.7 km) from London Waterloo. The station is a Grade II listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Romsey station was built by the London and South Western Railway on its line from Eastleigh to Salisbury and opened on 1 March 1847. It became a junction in 1865 when the Andover and Redbridge Railway (also known as the Sprat and Winkle Line) was opened: this joined the earlier route just east of the station before diverging again at Kimbridge Junction, a short distance to the north, en route to . The subway connecting the two platforms was added in 1887. The waiting room has a collection of framed photographs from earliest times through to the mid-20th century. The signal box has been preserved and can be visited. The Andover line fell victim to the Beeching Axe in September 1964, and the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.9927, -1.4933
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- Romsey
- Postcode
- SO51 8FW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
- Phone
- 01794 500523
- Established
- 1847
- Nearest railway station
- Romsey — 0 km
- Opening
- First Sunday of every month (excluding January) and third Saturday of every month (excluding December) 11am–4pm
- Official site
- romseysignalbox.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1872195 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Romsey railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Romsey railway station?
- Romsey railway station is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO51 8FW), in the parish of Romsey.
- What is Romsey railway station?
- Romsey railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Romsey railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Romsey, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO51 8FW.
- When was Romsey railway station built?
- Built or established in 1847.
- Who owns Romsey railway station?
- Romsey railway station is owned by South Western Railway.
- Is Romsey railway station a listed building?
- Romsey railway station is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Romsey railway station a protected site?
- Yes — Romsey railway station is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Romsey railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Romsey railway station is free to enter.