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The Battlefield Line

Name: The Battlefield Line
Address: Shackerstone Station, Nuneaton, CV136NW, GB
Telephone: +441827880754
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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.

01/06/2026

Our most exciting promotion is back!
This year, the offer runs throughout the whole of the summer period. Up to 2 children (age 3-15) can travel for just £1 each with every full price Adult or Senior (Concession) all-day rover ticket purchased.
We recommend booking online to guarantee the offer, as "on-the-day" promo tickets are strictly limited.
OFFER NOT VALID ON SPECIAL EVENT DAYS.
Book now at www.battlefieldline.co.uk

26/05/2026

Its the Railcar on duties this week on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Grab a bite at the The Victorian Tea Rooms before departing for Shenton Station and Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park,.
Services depart Shackerstone at 11.00am 12.15pm, 1.30pm and final round trip at 2.45pm.
www.battlefieldline.co.uk

23/05/2026

We did it! 🥳
The railway is once again complete from Shackerstone to Shenton, ready for our full services to resume tomorrow at 11am.
Well done to our trackwork team, its been a long hard slog to get the job done 🤛
"Fred", our resident steam locomotive will be working all services on Sunday and Monday this bank holiday weekend.

21/05/2026

Trains throughout the Bank Holiday Weekend, and steam with ‘Fred’ on Sunday & Monday.
The Victorian Tea Rooms, the Gift Shop, John Jacques Museum are open for you to visit and explore.
Find out more at:
www.battlefieldline.co.uk

Main Photo: Steve Dunmore Train Photography

20/05/2026

The final push!
Our railway is very nearly complete again, with the final sleepers, ballast and rail being installed this week.
We are aiming to have trains running the full length of the line again from Sunday 24th (still subject to change), so keep an eye out for updates as the week progresses and our trackwork team battle on to finish the job.
Thank you for your patience whilst these essential engineering works have been taking place.
Find out more at: www.battlefieldline.co.uk

19/05/2026

Book early and save!
Due to popular demand, we have launched our Santa Train tickets early, and to celebrate we have a limited time offer now available...
Use code EARLYSANTA26 to save 5% off your festive 2026 Santa Train experience (Book before 23:59 on 31/05/26).
Don't forget that you can BUY NOW - PAY LATER too using Klarna.
www.santatrain.co.uk

04/05/2026

May the fourth be with you!

Steam locomotive "Fred" will be doing the honors of working all 4 trips today between Shackerstone and Market Bosworth.

We have a few extra bits going on at Market Bosworth today too...
The miniature railway will be in operation with steam and electric locos (£1 per ride).
Our resident steam roller "Eva May" will also be steaming around.
The Battlefield Line Models shop will be open from 10-4, plus refreshments are available on site with FREE PARKING.

At Shackerstone you will find The Victorian Tea Rooms Shackerstone and the John Jacques Museum at Shackerstone. along with our gift shop on platform 2.

Plenty to see and do at The Battlefield Line Railway this bank holiday Monday.
www,battlefieldline.co.uk

02/05/2026

BIKE BASH tomorrow at The Battlefield Line Railway!

Come and see a wide array of bikes of all types at Market Bosworth station on Sunday 3rd May, plus sales stands and more...

FREE SITE ENTRY to the event at Market Bosworth, open from 11:00am.

Steam trains will be operating throughout the day, plus the 7 1/4" gauge miniature railway too (both require ticket purchases).

Battlefield Line Models at Market Bosworth, our Shackerstone Station gift shop, along with The Victorian Tea Rooms Shackerstone will all be open too.

18/04/2026

Steaming with Fred today and Sunday.
The Victorian Tea Rooms, the Gift Shop, John Jacques Museum at Shackerstone. are open. .
Find out more at:
www.battlefieldline.co.uk

01/01/2026

Steam into the New Year Today.
The Victorian Tea Rooms, John Jacques Museum and Platform 2 Gift Shop will all be open.
Fred departs Shackerstone at 11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm and 3.30pm.
Find out more at:
www.battlefieldline.co.uk

Photo Mr Jeremy Cooper Esq.

Address

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

Telephone

+441827880754

Website

http://www.battlefieldline.co.uk/

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