Rushcliffe Halt Open Day 2022

A great opportunity for everyone to visit with bus rides form Ruddington to Rushcliffe Halt – and return! See the newly refurbished Hotchley Hill signal box and find out about the station plans. This event will be at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTHC) on Sunday 31st July between 10am and 4pm. Organisers say “Our station throws open its doors to show its past and future plans. Free bus ride from the Ruddington Heritage site and return. Admission fee applies.” Adults £3  and children (15 and under) can go for free. All guilds raised at…

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Road Transport Gathering

“Be it bike or bus, all forms of road transport are invited” at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre on Sunday 9th October 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…

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NABS Bus Rally and Running Day

This annual event will “attract more than twenty visiting vehicles some of which provide free rides around the South Nottinghamshire countryside“ say host Nottingham Area Bus Society (NABS).  The popular NABS Bus Rally and Running Day is open to the public on Sunday 17th July between 10am and 4pm at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre (NTHC). The entry fee is £5 for adults and under fifteens, if accompanied can go in for free. Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre is one of Ruddington’s main visitor attractions.  In addition to the vintage buses, it’s a great…

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Model Railway Exhibition

If you like model railways then you’ll love this exhibition which continues today from 10am to 4pm at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre. NTHC says “A wide selection of railway layouts of all scales including trade stands to buy that missing part. Site entry free, admission fee applicable for the event.” The centre is one of Ruddington’s leading family visitor attractions – from going on a miniature train ride to looking around the various heritage groups onsite. It’s a great place for a #RuddyGoodDayOut because Nottingham THC is “Home of The Heritage Cafe, Nottingham…

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Model Railway Exhibition

If you like model railways then you’ll like the exhibition on from 10am to 4pm at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre. NTCH says “A wide selection of railway layouts of all scales including trade stands to buy that missing part. Site entry free, admission fee applicable for the event.” NTHC is one of Ruddington’s family visitor attractions from going on a minature train ride to looking around the various heritage groups onsite. It’s a great place for a day out because Nottingham THC is “Home of The Heritage Cafe, Nottingham Heritage Railway, Nottingham Area Bus Society,…

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Auto Jumble

Auto Jumble will be at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre between 10am and 4pm. NTCH says “Time to tidy out your garages and sheds, bring along, sell and buy more bits to replace!” For more details on stalls contact nthcevents@gmail.com. NTHC is one of Ruddington’s family visitor attractions from going on a minature train ride to looking around the various heritage groups onsite. It’s a great place for a day out because Nottingham THC is “Home of The Heritage Cafe, Nottingham Heritage Railway, Nottingham Area Bus Society, Nottingham SMEE, Ruddington MRC, EMRT, Barnwrights &…

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Father’s Day Afternoon Tea

You can enjoy Father’s Day Afternoon Tea served on-board a static railway dining coach at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre. NTHC says “The cost will be £10 per person with pre-booking a requirement. Admission by ticket only available from The Heritage Cafe.” Afternoon Tea will be between 12noon and 4pm on Sunday 19th June. Note: You are advised to check event details and the cafe opening times, please, @TheHeritageCafeRuddington The Heritage Centre Cafe is usually open at the weekends from 10am to 4pm.  NTHC is one of our lovely visitor attractions based in…

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Blue Light Emergency Services Event

This Blue Light Event – with heritage emergency vehicles from ambulances to police cars – will be on Sunday 19th June at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre. NTCH says: “Preserved and modern vehicles stand side by side in this appreciation of our emergency services.” This Centre is one of our lovely visitor attractions that’s based in Ruddington. Nottingham THC is “Home of The Heritage Cafe, Nottingham Heritage Railway, Nottingham Area Bus Society, Nottingham SMEE, Ruddington MRC, EMRT, Barnwrights & more“. The Heritage Centre Cafe is usually open at the weekends from 10am to…

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Classic Car Gathering

If you love classic cars, you will love this super gathering at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre. It says it is “our usual first Sunday of the month classic car meet.“ This Centre is one of our lovely visitor attractions that’s based in Ruddington from going on the minature trains to looking around the museum. It’s really a great place for a day out for all the family! This is because NTCH is “Home of The Heritage Cafe, Nottingham Heritage Railway, Nottingham Area Bus Society, Nottingham SMEE, Ruddington MRC, EMRT, Barnwrights & more.” The…

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Platinum Jubilee Village Events

See Saturday’s events to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s record breaking reign running in Ruddington (until Sunday 5th June) at The Green and various village venues. To mark the Platinum Jubilee our village has been decorated with red, white and blue flowers, ribbons, flags and yarn bombing displays. Also there’s been ‘Life in Ruddington’ at the library, created in partnership by Ruddington Museum & Ruddington History Society, and the history of the Ruddington WI inside the Framework Knitters’ Museum (FKM). Some Saturday 4th June highlights:  9.30am Children’s Craft sessions at St…

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