# Great Central Railway Nottingham, Ruddington — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step aboard vintage steam trains for a scenic 10-mile journey across South Nottinghamshire's picturesque countryside, complete with onsite dining and family-friendly facilities including baby changing rooms. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ruddington/attractions/great-central-railway-nottingham (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Railways & Transport # Great Central Railway Nottingham Mere Way [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11988337746732653261&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Robert Patrick](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117860045568364884871) **In short:** Great Central Railway Nottingham is an attraction in Ruddington, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 828 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Great Central Railway Nottingham Step aboard vintage steam trains for a scenic 10-mile journey across South Nottinghamshire's picturesque countryside, complete with onsite dining and family-friendly facilities including baby changing rooms. ## What's nearby - MHR 200m away - Nottingham College Ruddington 250m away - Quotient Sciences - Nottingham 350m away - Greene, Tweed & Co Ltd 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet ### Payment - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** Closed **Friday** Closed **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Carl Thomson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115604040314148385575/reviews) ★★★★★ There is a £3 charge to park Nice facilities cage, shop and unisex toilets. Had a cream tea experience with Fox and Edward’s. Train ride was 90 mins approx and first class was lovely. Food was good but was self service limited tables in first class area as laid out with comfy chairs and sofas. Ride itself boarding little to see in my experience of other stream train experiences. Enjoyed it but wouldn’t use that service again. · via Google [Clive Cheeseman](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115515054634682428349/reviews) ★★★★★ Heritage railway currently running a Hunslet Austerity class loco built in 1954. We had the cream tea, which was very good and included as much test as you like plus a piece of cake. The trip was a gentle run of 90 minutes in total passing mostly rural farming land and on to the Brush Falcon Works in Loughborough and return. Lovely helpful and amusing staff. · via Google [Tracey Smith](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104091235846733342544/reviews) ★★★★★ We went for an event during the easter holidays. We had a lovely ride on the train, which although short, it entertained our 5 year old grandson. Lovely play area for little ones, a cafe and book shop to look around on site. The only negative was the parking. We paid for parking in advance when we bought the ticket, yet the car park was full, as it is used as an overspill for the park next door, and as it was such a lovely day the park was very busy, their car park was full and people were parking on yellow lines on the approach to the park. The car park attendant was not very helpful and said "you should have come earlier, you've no chance of parking, we're full" Even though we could see a space !! We drove round and found a couple of spaces available next to the trains, which was handy. All other staff & volunteers were friendly and helpful. · via Google [Christopher Johnson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112084954868838509729/reviews) ★★★★★ Fantastic place, so much to do all in one place. Friendly welcoming volunteers, full size train rides, miniature railways, model railways and vintage buses. Beautiful country park setting with walks and play areas. Family friendly prices · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4879c327510f0dd5:0xa65f21a9e9681acd!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this heritage center offers a wide variety of full-size and miniature train rides, vintage buses, and model railway displays. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff and volunteers, noting the well-organized special events. Guests mention the cafe provides good food and drinks, and the overall experience is great value for families. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Heritage Railway, Ruddington Fields Station, Mere Way, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6JS [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.8844199%2C-1.1458805) **Category** Railways & Transport **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (828 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Ruddington [More attractions in Ruddington](https://staycation.co.uk/ruddington/attractions) ★ 4.5 (828 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.gcrn.co.uk?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0115 9405705](tel:01159405705) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ruddington **Postcode** NG11 6JS **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9C4WVVM3+QJ [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4879c327510f0dd5:0xa65f21a9e9681acd!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4879c327510f0dd5:0xa65f21a9e9681acd!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4879c327510f0dd5:0xa65f21a9e9681acd!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ruddington Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Great Central Railway Nottingham has both indoor and outdoor areas. ### What ages is Great Central Railway Nottingham suitable for? Great Central Railway Nottingham suits all ages. ### Is Great Central Railway Nottingham wheelchair accessible? Great Central Railway Nottingham has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Great Central Railway Nottingham? Yes: paid car park and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Great Central Railway Nottingham? 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