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Official page for Rushden Station & Goods Shed. Heritage railway with an accredited museum, bar & events venue. The Museum is open between 10am - 12pm on Saturdays only between April - October. Office hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 10am - 2pm Bar hours vary - see our website for more info To see our upcoming events go to our website The Goods Shed is available to hire for wedding receptions, parties and corporate events. For more info see Goods Shed hire on our website
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An interesting place that often holds events. You can even have afternoon tea here in one of the carriages. Often run by volunteers, it's free to look around.
You know what I love about this place? What you see is what you get. I have been to a few beer/cider fests here and it is just that. People tasting some lovely, assorted beers or ciders and having a chilled time. Its so down to earth, everyone we met is lovely (2 year old running amok), having a good time in a unique location. Good food too, the hotdogs were delicious. Hopefully going to the German beerkeller experience next weekend (loser mates depending) Just give it a go. They even have a cat :)
The railway may be small, but it more than makes up for it in charm and fun. The running Loco is a 142 multiple unit, an easy going little deisel, which is driven well along the rails by a lovely gent. The staff be they platform or railside are all lovely and were super friendly to my "Trainee Train Driver" 4 year old son, even allowed him to come see the drivers cab, where the Driver was really patient with my son's questions. The buffet car staff were amazing, rustled up a lovely ham sandwich each for me and Ethan and had a good natter with the lady about post-war living sharing stories of shared roots. There is a carriage a little further down with a wall full of beautiful self-curated collections of Locos and rolling stock and coaches, a 0 gauge railway diorama run by a lovely gent and a young gentleman, who also has his collection of not just trains but Star Wars merch too (The geek in me was awed)! Further into the carriage was a small but no less fascinating collection of pieces used on the rail itself from signals to platform staff uniforms. The goods Shed had a model fair on, and my son drank in all in and raced the models round their set ups (I am sorry..), of which I am super thankful of everyone being so patient of him. Its a truly charming little railway, I hope they extend it in the future, and it keeps running for our future generations to enjoy. We will be visiting again.
Fantastic transport museum. Lots of interesting displays in original buildings and rail carriages. Working ride available on some days.
Great quirky place. Like stepping back in time. The Shed housed an Abba tribute and we attended. I was blown away at the size and layout of the building and it's facilities. A great asset to Rushden , A good night had by all.
Great place. Good beer, friendly staff ... cheap too. Well worth a visit !
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Family friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Children
Good for kids
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An interesting place that often holds events. You can even have afternoon tea here in one of the carriages. Often run by volunteers, it's free to look around.
You know what I love about this place? What you see is what you get. I have been to a few beer/cider fests here and it is just that. People tasting some lovely, assorted beers or ciders and having a chilled time. Its so down to earth, everyone we met is lovely (2 year old running amok), having a good time in a unique location. Good food too, the hotdogs were delicious. Hopefully going to the German beerkeller experience next weekend (loser mates depending) Just give it a go. They even have a cat :)
The railway may be small, but it more than makes up for it in charm and fun. The running Loco is a 142 multiple unit, an easy going little deisel, which is driven well along the rails by a lovely gent. The staff be they platform or railside are all lovely and were super friendly to my "Trainee Train Driver" 4 year old son, even allowed him to come see the drivers cab, where the Driver was really patient with my son's questions. The buffet car staff were amazing, rustled up a lovely ham sandwich each for me and Ethan and had a good natter with the lady about post-war living sharing stories of shared roots. There is a carriage a little further down with a wall full of beautiful self-curated collections of Locos and rolling stock and coaches, a 0 gauge railway diorama run by a lovely gent and a young gentleman, who also has his collection of not just trains but Star Wars merch too (The geek in me was awed)! Further into the carriage was a small but no less fascinating collection of pieces used on the rail itself from signals to platform staff uniforms. The goods Shed had a model fair on, and my son drank in all in and raced the models round their set ups (I am sorry..), of which I am super thankful of everyone being so patient of him. Its a truly charming little railway, I hope they extend it in the future, and it keeps running for our future generations to enjoy. We will be visiting again.
Fantastic transport museum. Lots of interesting displays in original buildings and rail carriages. Working ride available on some days.
Great quirky place. Like stepping back in time. The Shed housed an Abba tribute and we attended. I was blown away at the size and layout of the building and it's facilities. A great asset to Rushden , A good night had by all.
Great place. Good beer, friendly staff ... cheap too. Well worth a visit !