Market Bosworth Station, off Station Road, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire CV13 0PF

The Battlefield Line — Market Bosworth Station

Railway

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5.9

Wildland

1–2 hours

Time

Paid

Cost

Historic

Feel

CountrysideHistoric railwayHistory loversFamilies

Why it's Wildland

5.9

A preserved country railway offering a journey on part of the former Ashby & Nuneaton Joint Railway, with Market Bosworth as one of its three stations.

A working heritage railway can turn a visit to the Bosworth countryside into a journey rather than just a stop. Check the operating calendar first: trains run only on marked dates, and the useful experience depends on the service and fare schedule that day.

Historic · Family-friendly

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Market Bosworth Station, off Station Road, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire CV13 0PF

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The experience

Plan around a confirmed operating date, then ride the available service from Market Bosworth Station. Standard 2026 fares listed by the railway are £15 adult, £10 concession and £40 family; special-event fares may differ. The operator also lists dog and bike fares. Check the timetable and fare details before travel.

Things to do

Ride the heritage railway

Plan a journey on the Battlefield Line from a date and service shown on the official timetable. Trains do not operate every day.

1–2 hours

Combine rail travel with Bosworth Battlefield

The Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre says the site can be reached via the Battlefield Railway line. Check both organisations’ visitor information and service dates before planning a connection.

Make a day of it

Quick escape · 1–2 hours

Quick railway outing

01
Check the official timetable and choose a marked operating date.
02
Travel to Market Bosworth Station and confirm the service and ticket options for that day.
03
Take a railway journey that fits the available timetable; allow for the return service before planning onward travel.

Half day · Half day

Railway and Bosworth countryside

01
Check the Battlefield Line timetable and plan a train journey around the services operating that day.
02
Use the railway as part of a visit to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park; the heritage centre says the area is accessible via the Battlefield Railway line.
03
Check the separate attraction’s current opening and travel information before relying on it as part of the plan.

Verified history

The Battlefield Line runs on part of the former Ashby & Nuneaton Joint Railway, which connected Nuneaton with the Moira and Coalville area. The supplied sources identify Market Bosworth, Shenton and Shackerstone as stations on the present line. The supplied evidence does not establish the railway’s detailed opening, closure or preservation dates.

When to go

· Choose a date and departure time from the official timetable; no general best time is established by the supplied evidence.

The railway operates only on dates marked on its timetable, and special events may use different schedules or fares. Check the calendar for the intended visit.

Check the forecast before travelling. The supplied sources do not provide railway-specific weather or disruption guidance.

Worth pairing with

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park

The heritage centre states that its rural site is accessible via the Battlefield Railway line. Confirm the railway service and the heritage centre’s visitor information independently before combining visits.

What to look for

Notice the station setting and the contrast between travelling by rail and exploring the surrounding countryside. The supplied sources do not verify specific railway artefacts or architectural details at Market Bosworth Station.

The story

Heritage railway; part of the former Ashby & Nuneaton Joint Railway.

Best time to go

Check the official timetable for operating dates and special events; no consistently best season is established by the supplied evidence.

Choose a date marked as operating on the official timetable. The supplied information does not establish a generally best time of day.

How long to spend

1–2 hours

Perfect for

History lovers · Families

Before you go

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Address

The Battlefield Line, Market Bosworth Station, off Station Rd, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton CV13 0PF

Phone

+44 1827 880754

Website

battlefieldline.co.uk

Listed hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Closed

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Google rating

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Practical information

Opening & access

Visitor access is tied to operating dates and ticketing. The official timetable says trains run only on dates marked on its calendar; check it before travelling. The station is approximately 0.8 miles west of Market Bosworth village.

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Parking

The official travel page describes a large free visitor car park at Market Bosworth Station. Check current arrangements before setting out.

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Toilets

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Food & drink

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Dogs

The official timetable lists a dog fare of £3 for standard 2026 fares; check the current timetable and conditions before travel.

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Accessibility

Google-sourced listing information reports a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance; confirm current station conditions and facilities with the operator before visiting.

Cost

Paid