Museums · East Midlands
Shardlow Heritage Centre
In or near Castle Donington.
Shardlow Heritage Centre — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Christopher Hilton — 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
- Long Eaton · 4.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Shardlow Heritage Centre is a museum located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Shardlow Heritage Centre is a museum located in the East Midlands, postcode DE72. It focuses on the history and heritage of the village of Shardlow, particularly its significance as a canal port during the 18th and 19th centuries. The centre provides insights into local history through various exhibits and resources.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8682, -1.3453
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- South Derbyshire
- Parish
- Shardlow and Great Wilne
- Postcode
- DE72 2GA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Derbyshire
- Nearest railway station
- Long Eaton — 4.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/105957321 (ODbL)
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Shardlow Manor
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Castle Donington Railway Viaduct
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First World War Centenery Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shardlow Heritage Centre?
- Shardlow Heritage Centre is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE72 2GA), in the parish of Shardlow and Great Wilne.
- What is Shardlow Heritage Centre?
- Shardlow Heritage Centre — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shardlow Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Long Eaton, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE72 2GA.
- How do I get to Shardlow Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Long Eaton, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE72 2GA.