Heritage railway

Battlefield Line Railway

United Kingdom Leicestershire

About

The Battlefield Line Railway is a heritage railway in Leicestershire, England. It runs from Shackerstone to Shenton, via Market Bosworth, which is a total of 5 miles (8.0 km). Shenton is near Bosworth Field, which was the location of the final battle of the Wars of the Roses, immortalised in Shakespeare's Richard III, and inspired the name of the railway.

Details

Type: Heritage railway
Country: United Kingdom
Located in: Leicestershire
Website: www.battlefieldline.co.uk
Coordinates: 52.60000, -1.41500
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About

Landmarks nearby

Church of St Mary

St Giles' Church, Barlestone

Shackerstone railway station

De Montfort Park

Leicester Road

St Mary's Church, Hinckley

Manduessedum

Tropical Birdland, Leicestershire

Places to eat nearby

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