Shackerstone railway station, Heritage railway station and museum in Shackerstone, United Kingdom.
Shackerstone railway station is a Victorian-era facility that serves as headquarters for the Battlefield Line heritage railway. The building features extended platforms for passengers, museum displays of railway artifacts, and a period tea room inside.
The station opened in 1873 as part of the Ashby and Nuneaton Joint Railway, marking an important point in regional rail history. The building received Grade II listed status in 1989 due to its architectural importance.
The Victorian tea room inside the station building shows how railway travelers once spent their breaks and refreshed themselves. The space maintains the traditional style of British railway refreshment rooms from the 1800s.
The station offers free parking nearby and sits beside the Ashby Canal, making it easy to locate. The grounds are flat and accessible, with clear signage for visitors exploring the museum and platforms.
A raised section on platform one, called the platform hump, marks the spot where King Edward VII had trouble getting off the royal train in 1902. This small detail remains visible today and tells an unusual story from railway history.
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