NTHC Ruddington - Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre

28/05/2026

26/05/2026

What a great weekend we have had, bathed in glorious sunshine (perhaps a little too hot) and in the presence of the magnificent Flying Scotsman.

A big thank you to all our visitors who joined us, be that new or returning, it was great to meet and get chance to talk to many of you.

After eighteen return trips to Loughborough our crews and staff have had a well earned rest but will be refreshed and ready to ride the rails again next weekend for the final running of the Flying Scotsman at Ruddington. Limited tickets available.

As a reminder, Tornado will be operational on Thursday 28th at 13.00 and 15.00 for a ‘pay on the day’ special return to Loughborough.

26/05/2026

Tornado Half Term Trains- KIDS TRAVEL FOR A QUID!🚂
This half-term, enjoy the sunshine and bring the whole family outdoors at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre with two public trains running, hauled by the magnificent steam engine Tornado.

We’ll be running two public trains during the day, departing at:
13:00hrs
15:00hrs
Don't miss out on experiencing the sights, sounds and atmosphere of steam travel- PLUS kids travel for just £1!

📸Image Credit- John Bagshaw

26/05/2026

Enjoy the sunshine and bring the whole family outdoors to the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre with two public trains running, hauled by the magnificent steam engine Tornado, on Thursday 28th May.

We’ll be running two public trains during the day, departing at:

13:00hrs
15:00hrs

We will also have our miniature railway open, the perfect opportunity to ride around the centre and complete small and big trains throughout the day!

Don't miss out on experiencing the sights, sounds and atmosphere of steam travel from Ruddington to Loughborough North for £23.00 per adult - PLUS kids travel for just £1!

Pay on the Day

Photo credit: John Bagshaw

26/05/2026

Did you know Kids Travel for a Quid on our preserved DMU railcar this half term?☀️

If you are joining us during the May half-term on 27th and parking at the Heritage Centre, we kindly ask that you give a £3 donation for parking in the green box located in the car park or at the ticketing office by the telephone box.

To enter and explore the heritage centre is free; you will only need to pay if you are travelling on the train. As we are a volunteer-led and not-for-profit company. This small donation would be given to help us to keep the centre open and running for families, volunteers and enthusiasts alike to enjoy.

🎟️Tickets and more information for the DMU train can be found on our website at www.gcrn.co.uk/event?id=32

25/05/2026

Good night Grandad, a full weekend of work done

25/05/2026

The Nottingham Society Of Model And Experimental Engineers Ltd at Ruddington have welcome thousands of passengers while Flying Scotsman has been visited the GCR in Nottinghamshire. They’ve even had some smaller version of mighty LNER locomotives pulling trains.

They’re running every day (except Friday 29th May) so give yourself a treat and make a trip on the railway part of your visit.

25/05/2026

Discover the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre - Kids Go for a Quid!🛤️☀️

Struggling with how to keep the kids occupied during the half-term? Why not join us at NTHC for a fun outdoor family day out on 27 May?👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Let the kids be kids with our DMU railcar travelling to Rushcliffe Halt and back to Ruddington Fields Station, where they can refuel at the Heritage Café serving hot and cold meals, and round off your day by letting the little ones free at Rushcliffe Park (opposite the heritage centre).
Spend the day, enjoy the outdoors and support your local heritage centre this half term.

🎟️Pre-book your “Kids travel for a Quid” and adult tickets on our website at www.gcrn.co.uk/event?id=32

24/05/2026

Kids for a Quid this Half Term!🛤️

Don’t miss out on kids' travel for a Quid this half-term holiday on our DMU railcar. With trains departing on 27th May, you can spend a whole day out with the family in the spring sunshine.

🎟️Pre-book your tickets on our website at www.gcrn.co.uk/event?id=32

22/05/2026

Sunny skies, spring sunshine and smiles with the family- PLUS “Kids for a Quid”!☀️

Join us this half term on 27 May for a fun day out at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre and take a return trip on our preserved DMU railcar departing from Ruddington Fields Station to Rushcliffe Halt through the beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside.🛤️

Kids travel for just £1; it’s a cheap and fun day out this May half term!

🎟️Get your tickets on our website at www.gcrn.co.uk/event?id=32