Leicestershire Festival of Archaeology

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As part of the Leicestershire & Rutland Festival of Archaeology why not join Robert for a guided tour looking at the history and archaeology of Nunckley Hill Quarry, the restored Mountsorrel Railway (the Swithland branch line), the remains of the 19th century building known as “Dobb Hall”, and the 1888… Continue reading Leicestershire Festival of Archaeology

Newsletter: May 2018

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In this month’s newsletter:-

  • TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
  • Volunteering
  • Leicestershire Festival of Archaeology
  • Railway Museum
  • Crazy Golf
  • Trains
  • Discovery Project
  • GDPR

Continue reading Newsletter: May 2018

Butterfly Trail

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Can you spot these butterflies around the Nunckley Trail?

We have placed 10 butterfly fact sheets around the trail. See if you can find them all and learn a little about butterflies in the process. Continue reading Butterfly Trail

Newsletter: April 2018

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In this month’s newsletter:-

  • GCR Goods Galore
  • MS & LR No.946
  • Crazy Golf
  • Fourth Railway Siding
  • Nunckley’s Nature News

Continue reading Newsletter: April 2018

Morris Minor Rally Sunday April 22nd

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The Leicestershire branch of the Morris Minor Owners Club will be meeting at the heritage centre on Sunday April 22nd. Continue reading Morris Minor Rally Sunday April 22nd

Newsletter: March 2018

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In this month’s newsletter:-

  • Train Weekend
  • Trail News
  • New Volunteers
  • Granite’s Shack
  • Midland Brake Van

Continue reading Newsletter: March 2018

Events: March 2018

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The Great Central Railway have confirmed that they will be running steam trains along the Mountsorrel Railway over the weekend of March 24th & 25th. This is the first time steam passenger trains have run since the opening of the line back in 2015, and it is the only confirmed steam weekend for this year, so don’t miss it! Continue reading Events: March 2018

Steam Trains 24th & 25th March 2018

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The Great Central Railway will be running steam trains along the Mountsorrel Railway over the weekend of March 24th & 25th. This is the first time steam passenger trains have run since the opening of the line back in 2015 and it is the only confirmed steam weekend for this year, so don’t miss it! Trains are running along the branch line only, there is no through running from GCR main line stations. Continue reading Steam Trains 24th & 25th March 2018

Newsletter: January 2018

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In this month’s newsletter:-

  • Discovery Centre – latest plans available for comment
  • Crazy Golf
  • Swithland Signalling upgrade
  • News from the ECO team

Continue reading Newsletter: January 2018