Heritage railway stations · East Midlands
Sleaford railway station
In or near Ruskington.
Sleaford railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sleaford · 0.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Sleaford railway station is located in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, with the postcode NG34 7SJ. Entry is free, and the nearest railway station is Sleaford, which is 0 km away.
About
Sleaford railway station is a Grade II*-listed building in england-east-midlands, 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.
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From the Wikipedia article
Sleaford railway station serves the town of Sleaford in Lincolnshire, England. It lies on the Peterborough–Lincoln line. The station is 21 miles (34 km) south of Lincoln Central. The station is now owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Railway who provide all rail services.
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Background
Description
A new plan emerged in 1852 and was presented before Parliament the following year. The Sleaford, Boston and Midland Counties Railway would pass through Boston, Sleaford and Grantham. The proposals met with considerable support from businessmen in Sleaford, including a number of Navigation officials; they envisaged it as a mode of transporting coal and stone. The Bill passed in August 1853. Constructed by Smith, Knight & Co. under the supervision of the engineers W. H. Brydone and Edward Harrison, the line between Barkston, near Grantham, and Sleaford opened on 15 June 1857. An elaborate set of celebrations were organised for the opening day of the new Sleaford railway station, which saw all…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9955, -0.4103
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- North Kesteven
- Parish
- Sleaford
- Postcode
- NG34 7SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sleaford and North Hykeham
- Nearest railway station
- Sleaford — 0 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2661734 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sleaford railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sleaford railway station?
- Sleaford railway station is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG34 7SJ), in the parish of Sleaford.
- What is Sleaford railway station?
- Sleaford railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sleaford railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Sleaford, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG34 7SJ.
- Who owns Sleaford railway station?
- Sleaford railway station is owned by East Midlands Railway.
- Is Sleaford railway station a listed building?
- Sleaford railway station is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Sleaford railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Sleaford railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sleaford railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Sleaford, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG34 7SJ.