The Battlefield Line

The Battlefield Line The Battlefield Line is a heritage railway running from Shackerstone to Shenton, via Market Bosworth.

Welcome to the Battlefield Line Railway

In August 1873 the Midland and London North Western railway companies opened the Ashby and Nuneaton Joint Railway. Today, over 147 years later, it is the headquarters of the Battlefield Line and the home of the Shackerstone Railway Society. The Society operates the railway from Shackerstone Station, via Market Bosworth, to Shenton, the site of the famous medieval Battle of Bosworth in 1485.

Tea and buns at Shackerstone and ride to the Battlefield?Why not? Its Fathers Day!Departures at 11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm...
21/06/2026

Tea and buns at Shackerstone and ride to the Battlefield?
Why not? Its Fathers Day!
Departures at 11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm and final round trip at 3.30pm
www.battlefieldline.co.uk

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18/06/2026

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Tea and Buns at The Victorian Tea Rooms and John Jacques Museum are open. Regular trips to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park, pop in and see Kayleigh Young at Station Glass at Shenton too.
Trains depart Shackerstone (calling at all stations to Shenton) at 11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm and final round trip at 3.30pm
www.battlefieldline.co.uk
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11/06/2026

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Start at Shenton Station, visit Kayleigh Young at Station Glass and see whats being created this weekend. Then head north to Shackerstone aboard our recently restored award winning railcar, enjoying a unique driver’s-eye view of the line as you travel through the beautiful Leicestershire countryside.
At Shackerstone Station, there’s plenty to explore:
β€’ History and heritage in the John Jacques Museum
β€’ A brew and fab cake at The Victorian Tea Rooms
β€’ Shackerstone Gift & Models Shops
All open this weekend for you to enjoy.
Fancy a bit more adventure? Take a leisurely 5-minute stroll along the scenic Ashby Canal to the village. Don’t miss the charming pop-up shops at Wharf Farm , full of local produce and treats. And of course, the The Rising Sun pub is perfect for a relaxing drink.
All that and remember accompanied kids ride for just a quid!
Departures from Shenton Station:
11:35am | 1:05pm | 2:35pm (last round trip) | 4:05pm
Plan your visit at: www.battlefieldline.co.uk

Photo: Kayleigh Young

Tea, Cake, Train, repeat....
07/06/2026

Tea, Cake, Train, repeat....

Fred's out all weekend 😁 please come along and enjoy 😁x

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06/06/2026

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The Victorian Tea Rooms and John Jacques Museum are open. Regular trips to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park, pop in and see Kayleigh Young at Station Glass at Shenton too.
Trains depart Shackerstone at 11.00am 12.30pm, 2.00pm and final round trip at 3.30pm
www.battlefieldline.co.uk


Photo: Mr J Cooper

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Shackerstone Station
Nuneaton
CV136NW

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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