Christmas gifts suggestions

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Items for sale at Granites

As if you need reminding Christmas is only a few weeks away! Have you thought about starting your Christmas shopping yet?

If you are looking for something a little different for that special friend or loved one, then you might find it at the heritage centre. Continue reading Christmas gifts suggestions

Spooky Wood Weekend 28/29 October

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Halloween 2016 banner

Our volunteers will be transforming the Nunckley Trail into a spooky adventure to be enjoyed on the run up to Halloween. Come and look for the ghosts and witches. What can you find cooking in the witch’s cauldron? Don’t get caught in the cobwebs at the willow arch! Open 28th… Continue reading Spooky Wood Weekend 28/29 October

Trains Running: 21st and 22nd October

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DMU at Nunckley Hill

We are pleased to announce that the GCR will again be running their DMU on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd October. Ticket prices are £5 for adults, £3 for children available in advance from the GCR. Continue reading Trains Running: 21st and 22nd October

Newsletter: September 2017

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GCR 946 arrives at MARCH

In this months newsletter:

  • Our latest exhibit Coach MS&LR No. 946
  • Coming soon a Midland Railway Brake van
  • News from the ECO Team
  • Volunteer Led Group Site Tours
  • Train days 21st and 22nd October.

Continue reading Newsletter: September 2017

MS & LR No. 946 arrives at Mountsorrel

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GCR 946 arrives at MARCH

We have taken delivery of a very special railway coach, MS&LR No. 946. Built by the Manchester Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway in 1888, before becoming the Great Central Railway in 1897, it has taken 16 years to restore from derelict condition and now looks amazing. Some of you may have… Continue reading MS & LR No. 946 arrives at Mountsorrel