How long is the journey on the Nene Valley Railway?

7.5-mile
The 7.5-mile steam-operated Nene Valley Railway runs alongside the River Nene from Peterborough (Nene Valley station), through Wansford to Yarwell. Wansford is the main station (free parking) where there is a café and all facilities.

Which town is the Nene Valley Railway line close to?

Peterborough Nene Valley is a station on the Nene Valley Railway and is the current eastern terminus of the line. Situated adjacent to Railworld, the station can be found west of the East Coast Main Line, close to the Junction of London Road and Oundle Road….Peterborough Nene Valley railway station.

Peterborough Nene Valley
Platforms	1
Key dates
1986	opened

Are dogs allowed on the Nene Valley Railway?

CARRIAGE OF DOGS The Railway is pleased to welcome all dogs and their owners onto our trains, subject to their owners ensuring that their dogs do not cause a distraction to the operation of the train or inconvenience and difficulties to fellow passengers. In addition dogs are not allowed onto carriage seats.

What is Nene Valley?

Nene Valley Railway is the UK’s leading international steam attraction, based at Wansford Station, and covering the stations of Overton (for Ferry M…

What is special about the Nene Valley Railway?

The Nene Valley Railway has a full-scale “replica” of Thomas the Tank Engine working a passenger and freight service on ‘Thomas’ events; it was the first railway in the world to possess one.

Are dogs allowed at Ferry Meadows?

Ferry Meadows offers the chance for dogs to stretch their legs on our meadows, try their paw at the dog agility course, enjoy a woodland walk and even do a spot of shopping at the Visitor Centre, which is dog-friendly and offers a range of pooch products.

What lives in the River Nene?

This diversity of habitats makes the valley one of the most important inland localities in England for a whole range of wildlife including kingfishers, herons, otters, grass snakes. Not only that, it is internationally renowned for its variety of over-wintering water birds such as curlew, lapwing, wigeon and gadwall.

When was the Nene Valley Railway built?

Completed in 1847, it was Peterborough’s first railway line. It terminated at Peterborough, later ‘Peterborough East’ station.

Where can I walk my dog Peterborough?

Dog Walking in Peterborough

• Barnwell Country Park. Barnwell Country Park covers 37 acres, with lakes and meadows to explore with your pup.
• Fermyn Woods Country Park.
• Hampton Wood and Meadow.
• Crown Lakes Country Park.
• Dog in a Doublet.
• The Prince of Wales Feathers.
• Admiral Wells.
• Broadway Veterinary Hospital.

Can you kayak on the River Nene?

At our location by the beautiful River Nene at Oundle Wharf, Northamptonshire we have canoes, kayaks and inflatables and SUPs available for hire. We have a wide range of boats to suit different ages and levels of ability, from open 4-man canoes suitable for families to single kayaks for individuals.

How clean is the River Nene?

This section of the river Nene (Water body ID GB105032045310) is currently classified as Poor Status under the Water Framework Directive (WFD). The WFD requires that all water bodies achieve Good Status by 2027 and the Nene Catchment Partnership is working to achieve this.

How far is it around the Ferry Meadows?

Get to know this 2.2-mile loop trail near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete.

How do I get to the Nene Valley Railway?

The 7.5-mile steam-operated Nene Valley Railway runs alongside the River Nene from Peterborough (Nene Valley station), through Wansford to Yarwell. Wansford is the main station (free parking) where there is a café and all facilities. Timetable available from www.nvr.org.uk

When was the Peterborough Nene Valley Railway?

In 1971, 73050 was moved to the British Sugar Corporation ‘s sidings at Fletton, where it was joined by Hunslet 0-6-0 locomotive ‘Jack’s Green’. Later that year, the PLS held a meeting at which the group’s name was changed to ‘Peterborough Railway Society’ and the idea of the Nene Valley Railway was formally launched.

What to do in the Nene Valley in New Zealand?

Nene Valley Railway is a short but a very authentic and usable day trip. The train line terminates in the city of Peterboro. From there you can walk into the city and visit the famous cathedral. There are many shops and restaurants.

Is the train in nine on the railway a real train?

For the film, a Class 20 was disguised as a Russian armoured train. In the film, a tunnel that the train seemingly goes into is in fact a small bridge over the tracks. In 2008, Penélope Cruz and Daniel Day-Lewis were among the actors who worked on the filming of the live-action film Nine on the Railway.