giving this a 5 star review just because the responses to the 1 star reviews with no comment is just funny if the guy who replied is still working for the GCRN please reply absolute chad mate you’re doing gods work

A must visit place. A great bunch of volunteers who make your experience unforgettable for any age. We even took in the free bus ride to Clifton

Attended the fireworks what great value for money £10!! For me my partner and my son. Fireworks were just what we needed nothing to over the top and just the right amount. They did have a fair on which was crazy prices but thats to be expected. Great location.

Great place for children. My grandson loves going here. He loves riding on the little trains and at 50p a go it doesn't break the bank and has numerous rides on the different trains. Thomas being his favourite. He also loves watching the model trains display.

We had mixed feelings about the GCRN, it cost us £24 for two rovers and we managed to get the first train that was doing a round trip to Loughborough. The train was a diesal (we was aware before going) it was a bit tatty, but the carriages were nice although perhaps not the classic heritage style we might have expected. There was no real info whilst on the journey albeit the journey itself was pleasant enough. When returned we had a wonder round the yard area, perhaps not overly child friendly. None of the buses were open to look at so didn't spend much time with them. Little man enjoyed looking at the model railways and the miniature railway (reviewed seperatly as it wasn't included in the main fare that we paid and thus you could go and just do this). They are thinking / working on linking the railway up at Loughborough so it will be interesting to see how it develops in the future.

Easy to get to, ample parking, toilets, cafe, lots to see and do for all ages. Vintage buses, and the seven and a quarter inch gauge miniature railway is amazing. Highly recommended. 👍

We and my 3 yers old son had a wonderful time there. You can see old trains and buses there. In a small cafe you can order delicious food. We also have been lucky enough to have a ride in a small train for a pound.

A lovely trip on the railway with really nice and helpful staff. We went in off peak so there wasn't much going on around the area, we weren't sure where to buy a ticket or what to do while waiting for the train. My partner's five year old loved looking at the miniature trains and when the steam train pulled in he was just speechless :) I'd go again just for that face of pure joy.

Visited a classic car breakfast meet with my MG midget. Lovely place to visit. Lots of things to see and do. Will definitely be back.

I took a three year old here, he was so enthusiastic & loved every moment, I think we had a ride on all the miniature engine rides (at 50p each), we took the shorter ride on the diesel to Rushcliffe Halt £9 for adults my 3 year old was free, I believe the longer ride is £12 for adults not sure of childrens price, we watched the model railway & thank you to the lovely young man visiting who told us all the names of Thomas & friends. Run mainly by volunteers, who are lovely, so enthusiastic, many had built their own trains. A boys/tom-boy's paradise, so I loved every moment as a tomboy & my 3 year old wants to go again. Looking forward the Steam engines running. There is a cafe, shop & toilets, forgive me I was to busy with a three year old to notice if there were facilities for the less able & their wheelchairs, but will update next time I go. An added bonus is that it is next door to a lovely country park..so make a full day here.

I was only there briefly, but I enjoyed viewing the old BR diesel engines.

Its a great concept that somehow does not quite deliver. I like trains, busses and model engineering so this should be perfect. But. The railway side seemed not to be bothered, there was a cabin with some people sitting around a meeting table but no information, the station has a row of derelict MK2 stock and a dlass 43 unit. No information or interpretation. Like wise a nice collection of ex Barton busses but no information on them. The Model engineering Society had a shop but again no information on projects or membership. I know its difficult, i have volunteered and worked on heritage attractions but this could be so good with a bit of coordination and some thought.

Worth a visit if you're interested in old vehicles, railways and public transport. Very much a workshop rather than a glossy museum but it's great to see that the site is progressing with ongoing building work. The dedication of the volunteers is to be admired. Please go and support this local asset 👍

Visited a few times over the years for bonfire night fireworks displays with fairground and miniature railway fun with the kids. Great time out for the family with food drinks and stalls.

From start to finish, really very good. All run by volunteers and everything from parking to cafe foods, ice creams to miniature railway rides is super affordable and it makes it easy for everyone to have a great day. Lovely, friendly staff and everything within a few minutes walk.

Really excellent place. Ride the miniature railway for £1! Lots of history, knowledge & fun! My little boy loved it

Attended the classic car gathering (1st Sunday of the month) Lots more to see here than I remember from my last visit a good few years ago. Cafe & food a bonus, staff/volunteers all very friendly and welcoming. I'll be coming back again soon 🙂

Set in Rushcliffe Country Park, gives a very relaxing time out. There is a bus garage with old Nottingham buses on show, a miniature railway open for rides Sundays 11am until 4pm. Also a model railway club to look at based on Ruddington Station in the late 50's, which is free to view.

Bit of a hotch potch of random groups under the transport banner - Great Central Railway Nottingham, Vintage Bus group, Small model railway, scale stream engine group etc. Not as slick as other GCR centres on the southern section. Nice interactive features on special days, but a normal weekend leaves a little to be desired. Plenty of room to park and can be accessed from Rushcliffe country park car park too. £2 cash donation requested if you park in the on-site car park. Onsite cafe serving hot food and multiple bric-a-brac shops too.