If you like model railways then you’ll love this Show which starts today, from 10am to 5pm at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre next to Rushcliffe Country Park. Entry to the Ruddington Model Railway Club is FREE – but donations are welcome. You’ll only pay to access the main model railway show for £5.00 hosted by the NTHC Ruddington – Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre. Organisers say you can expect the following events on Saturday 1st July: – Our indoor layouts in full operation – Outdoor island running a range of G…
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It’s the inaugural ‘Vintage, Retro Items and Collectable Vinyl Fair’ at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTHC) in Ruddington. As the name suggests, this is not a general ‘boot’ sale as organisers want to offer something a little different and in keeping with the Heritage Centre venue. You can hopefully pick up a much cherished item on Sunday 25th June 2023 from 10am to 3pm. Also open onsite will be The Heritage Cafe, Bric-a-Brac and the bus garage – which will be offering guided tours. Ruddington Model Railway Club will be in operation from 10.30am. Miniature…
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Whether you’re a former employee of Barton’s Buses, or simply have memories of catching these comfortable coaches numbered as the 14 or 54 to and from Ruddington to the City or Clifton, this FREE event is for you! Running between 10.00am and 4pm at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTHC) on Sunday 21st May 2023, organisers say the ‘Barton Bus Bonanza’ will feature both resident buses and visiting survivors of the Barton fleet – with some even offering free trips around the local countryside. They are especially encouraging anyone who worked for the company to join…
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All forms of road transport are invited at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre on Sunday 30th April from 10am to 4pm. NTHC is one of Ruddington’s family visitor attractions from going on a miniature train ride to looking around the various heritage groups on-site. It’s a great place for a day out because you’ll find “Nottingham Heritage Railway, Nottingham Area Bus Society (NABS), Nottingham SMEE, Ruddington MRC, EMRT, Barnwrights & more.” Also there’s The Heritage Cafe serving hot meals, snacks and drinks. It’s usually open at the weekends from 10am to 4pm…
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Something for all the family at Ruddington’s Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre this weekend, 22nd & 23rd April from 10am to 4pm, where there’ll be a welcome return to the gathering of miniature traction engines. NTHC says the 2-day rally event “will be in operation both days within the site and may well be offering rides. We are open 10 until 4 both Saturday and Sunday and as usual, our collection of preserved buses from the local area can be viewed. On Sunday, weather and volunteers permitting the miniature ride on trains will…
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Some of the talented creatives in and around our village have been hard at work again to drop yet another ‘Ruddington Yarn Bomb’! Whilst the pillar box topper on Church Street gets changed quite frequently, ‘Ruddington Yarn Ninjas’ have again pulled out all the stops in preparation for Easter 2023 by knitting and crocheting suitably designed pieces to decorate other locations – including our village centre church buildings. Some of these latest creations can be seen above, but there are even more to enjoy on the Ninjas’ dedicated Facebook page >>HERE<<. Katie…
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For almost three years now, a previously familiar weekend sound drifting across Ruddington has been sadly missing – that of the distant whistles and gentle chugging of steam trains making their way in and out of Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre. Since RUDDINGTON.info published the news piece ‘What’s Happening at our Heritage Railway’, back in January 2022, it’s continued to be one of our most searched for items – as villagers and visitors alike seek the elusive answer! In particular, the legendary ‘Santa Specials’ in the run-up to Christmas have been…
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Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTHC) is inviting you to ‘Christmas in Ruddington 2022’ from 10am to 4pm each Saturday and Sunday between December 3rd & 18th. Unfortunately Nottingham Heritage Railway still can’t offer its usual ‘Santa Special’ train rides this year. However, you’ll find a ‘Winter Wonderland’ instead, and Father Christmas waiting in his grotto at the end (top) with a present for all the kids. You can get tickets for this event from The Heritage Cafe – in person or by sending a text to Karen on 07450 285 202 and you’ll get a call…
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On Sunday 6th November Ruddington’s famous ‘Fireworks Spectacular’ is taking place at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre. {Please note that it is NOT SATURDAY 5TH as has previously been listed on the web.} NTHC’s annual evening display for Guy Fawkes night features a funfair, hot food, sweet stalls and sideshows. There’ll be a licensed bar and live music. Also the model railway and miniature train rides will be available. However, bear in mind NTHC’s 2022 event does not include a bonfire nor ‘big’ trains running a heritage rail service. You can pay…
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This weekend event will be hosted by the Nottingham Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (NSMEE) at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTCH) on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September. Nottingham Heritage Railway say the Rally is “one for everyone with an interest in Traction Engines. A two-day event featuring Miniature Traction Engines, all of which will be in steam at some point over the weekend.” Please note: These events do not include a rail service. Contact the NHR for details and timings. NTHC is one of Ruddington’s family visitor attractions…
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