Top rated Heritage preservations in Newark, United Kingdom to elevate your visit (Updated January, 2024)

Top rated Heritage preservations in Newark

Experience the best that Newark has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 20 places from Heritage preservation category.

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Chatterley Whitfield Colliery Heritage Centre - First Saturday Of Month (not restricted buildings)

History museum

👍👍 The guys are really friendly and knowledgeable sharing there own experiences with you. The site is fascinating and fully of history not only about the site but mining In itself. This site is a real gem and it is important to ensure that it is preserved for future generations to learn about the impor...

4.90 (92 reviews) (~91.82 km from centre)

Great Central Railway - (Loughborough Central)

Heritage preservation

The only place in the world where you can see 2 full sized steam trains pass each other.

4.70 (3.2K reviews) (~43.04 km from centre)

Nene Valley Railway - (Wansford, Station)

Heritage preservation

👍👍 What a great experience! Steam engine ride for two hours with a fish and chip dinner served on board can't be bad. All the "staff" are unpaid volunteers. The time on the train is 2 hours. If you want a drink from the train bar go early to beat the queue. After that just sit back and enjoy. Very re...

4.60 (1.8K reviews) (~62.64 km from centre)

Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley and Froghall Station)

Heritage preservation

This steam railway still runs services along a section with a restored station houses.

4.60 (1.7K reviews) (~78.03 km from centre)

Foxfield Steam Railway

Heritage preservation

👍👍 2nd year we have been on the North Pole Express. Wonderful Christmassy experience. Thank you

4.60 (703 reviews) (~85.28 km from centre)

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway (Ludborough)

Heritage railroad

👍 Nice place to visit. Has a small but compact museum. A buffet car which has hot sandwiches, cake and fairy buns, can sit in 1st class to eat. Has days when the steam train runs, need to check the website for when it runs. Friendly staff.

4.60 (471 reviews) (~65.78 km from centre)

Nene Valley Railway - (Overton, (for Ferry Meadows), Station)

Tourist attraction

4.60 (252 reviews) (~66.3 km from centre)

Chasewater Railway - (Brownhills West, Station)

Heritage preservation

Preserved railway line running steam and diesel train trips from its Victorian station headquarters.

4.50 (1.4K reviews) (~89.83 km from centre)

Peak Rail - (Rowsley South,Station)

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Absolutely brilliant day had at Rowsley South Railway, the Yorkshire group have got a small layout in one of the Carriages, set up to run Electric & if you spot the escaped Gorilla they will let you run an engine. The station is brilliant, lovely cafe run by 2 lovely ladies, nice teas & coffee all d...

4.50 (736 reviews) (~55.14 km from centre)

NTHC - Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre

Heritage preservation

Journeys on historic steam and diesel locomotives plus bus collection and 3 model railway exhibits.

4.50 (613 reviews) (~31.26 km from centre)

The Battlefield Line - (Shackerstone,Station)

Tourist attraction

1873 station and heritage railway line with 5-mile steam train rides to the Bosworth battlefield.

4.50 (519 reviews) (~63.23 km from centre)

Midland Railway - (Swanwick Junction,Station)

Heritage railroad

👍👍 You can spend a day walking around all of the sheds and talking to the volunteers, there is plenty to see and do. For those into model railways, I counted three places to go. From N gauge to G gauge (indoor) layouts, there is so much to see. It’s great to wander around the engine sheds and see res...

4.50 (233 reviews) (~38.93 km from centre)

Amerton Railway

Rail museum

👍👍 Lovely experience even in a foot of snow. Santa and the elves were great and even provided sherry and pressies. A Christmas stream train treat for all

4.50 (127 reviews) (~84.84 km from centre)

The Steeple Grange Light Railway

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Fantastic afternoon visit. Our 3 yr old loved it. All the volunteers were very kind and friendly. I was shocked to see the 1 star review they had, but after a little digging, I found that whoever posted it generally doesn't like anything. I would 100% recommend this, and we will be back.

4.50 (92 reviews) (~51.54 km from centre)

The Battlefield Line - (Shenton,Station)

Heritage preservation

👍👍 good cup of tea and cheaper than the battle field site

4.50 (56 reviews) (~66.94 km from centre)

Peak Rail

Heritage preservation

Evocative rides on vintage steam & diesel trains on a disused line, including dining trips.

4.40 (297 reviews) (~51.12 km from centre)

The Battlefield Line - (Market Bosworth,Station)

Heritage railroad

👍👍 Excellent! Well worth a visit. Excellent value for money. Ran by volunteers. The tea shop at Market Bosworth station is a must to visit friendly people who couldn't do enough for us & free refill on pot of tea! We will definitely be back!

4.40 (73 reviews) (~65.16 km from centre)

Midland Railway (Butterley)

Railway services

Steam railway dedicated to the old Midland line, offering round trips, picnics and theme days.

4.30 (999 reviews) (~40.15 km from centre)

Northampton & Lamport Railway - (Pitsford and Brampton,Station)

Tourist attraction

Restored heritage track, designed by George Stephenson, for seasonal steam and diesel-powered rides.

4.30 (394 reviews) (~87.11 km from centre)

Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust

Museum

Longtime park featuring a small museum, cafe, workshop & themed gardens, plus a short railway line.

4.20 (58 reviews) (~95.34 km from centre)

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Top rated Heritage preservations in Newark, United Kingdom