Museums · East Midlands
Rushden Historical Transport Society
In or near Wymington.
Rushden Historical Transport Society — 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 · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rushden Historical Transport Society 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 Rushden Historical Transport Society operates a heritage railway and a transport museum located in the restored Rushden Station. Visitors can explore a variety of transport-related exhibits and enjoy events held throughout the year, including opportunities for group visits and educational experiences.
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
Rushden Historical Transport Society is a museum located in the West Midlands, postcode NN10. It focuses on the preservation and display of historical transport, showcasing various vehicles and memorabilia significant to the region's transport history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.2943, -0.5983
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Rushden
- Postcode
- NN10 0AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wellingborough and Rushden
- Phone
- +44 (0)300 302 3150
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 5.4 km
- Official site
- www.rhts.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/303713489 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rushden Historical Transport Society?
- Rushden Historical Transport Society is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN10 0AW), in the parish of Rushden.
- What is Rushden Historical Transport Society?
- Rushden Historical Transport Society — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rushden Historical Transport Society?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN10 0AW.
- Is Rushden Historical Transport Society a protected site?
- Yes — Rushden Historical Transport Society is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Rushden Historical Transport Society?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN10 0AW.