Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust 2024

This Heritage Railway line runs through a park of which a small section has been approved for public use. It is mainly dedicated to freight working, featuring many sharp curves and steep gradients which were typical of an industrial railway. Rides are available in a variety of vehicles including a converted brake van. Steam and diesel locos.

Contacts

Operator: Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust Ltd

Address: Hunsbury Hill Country Park Camp Hill Northampton Northamptonshire NN4 9UW

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Open Days & Times

From Easter. 14, 28 Apr; 5-6, 19, 26-27 May; 2, 16, 30 Jun; 14, 28 Jul; 11, 25-26 Aug; 8, 15, 29 Sep; 13, 27 Oct. Visit website or facebook for more details.

Travel

  • By Bus: 12
  • By Rail: Northampton / 2 miles

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Refreshments
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Part disabled access

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It is based within the grounds of The Hunsbury Hill Country Park which is located at Hunsbury Hill, Southwest of Northampton. The centre has a small museum and café, workshop and of course its award winning themed gardens.

It also features a 1.5 mile long Heritage Railway line that runs through the park of which a small section has been approved for public use.
The line is mainly dedicated to freight working, featuring many sharp curves and steep gradients which were typical of the Industrial Railway. Rides are available in a variety of vehicles including a converted brake van.

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