By Car
This
is the recommended route to find us.
Shackerstone Station is situated midway between
Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Hinckley in Leicestershire and is signposted from both the A444
(M/A42 Jct 11 or A5 Redgate turn) and A447 (to A511 (either A42 Ashby or M1 Jct 22) or
Hinckley A47) trunk roads (Beware! Mobile speed cameras operate on both these roads - even
on Sundays!). From these points the route is marked with brown tourist signs for you to
follow. From the B585 Market Bosworth road, through the villages of Congerstone and
Shackerstone.
Once through the village of Shackerstone you will pass over
a canal bridge and then straight away another larger bridge. Immediately after the crown
of this bridge take the turn to the left down the short incline. At the bottom of the
incline turn to the left again and the gates into the railway site are in front of you.
The station is approximately a quarter of mile from here along the old track bed.
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By Public Transport
The nearest railway stations are at Hinckley, Polesworth,
Leicester and Nuneaton.
There is a bus service from St. Margrets Bus Station,
Leicester to Market Bosworth Town Centre (approx 4.5 miles from Shackerstone). See Arriva bus service 153
for details. We also believe there is a bus service to Newton Burgoland (approx 1.5 miles
from Shackerstone).
We strongly suggest you check the above times with
the operators, just to be sure!
Traveline public transport info tel: 0870 608 2 608. Traveline Website
By Foot
The "Ashby Canal Towpath Trail" passes close by all three
Battlefield Line Stations.
Shackerstone Station (Landranger 140 379065)
is part of the "Leicestershire Round" long distance path which also takes in
both the Battlefield (Shenton Station Landranger 140 397004).
Leaflets on the various walks
in the surrounding area are usually available from Leicestershire County Council.
Please note
that the Footbridge at Shackerstone is currently closed (as of Sept 2011) pending a
structural survey. We regret that there is no access to the station from the Orange Hill
Plantation (Station Wood) side of the railway. The footpath is therefore diverted along
Barton Lane, but still passes the front doors of the station.
By Water
Those aboard narrowboats can visit and moor near by Ashby
Canal bridge No. 52. From there you follow the towpath and walk under canal bridge No.52
"Turn Bridge". Walk up the path to the road - there is a handrail if you need
it. Then a left-hand turn over the top of bridge 52 and towards the original station
drive.
Although this is a privately owned drive, it does make up
part of the Leicestershire Round footpath that passes over the railway footbridge. The
drive is not a made up road (no tarmac!), but still retains its original county lane
appearance with a stone finish. Passing alongside the canal, now opposite the aqueduct
again, we make our way over the cast iron bridge before turning the corner to arrive in
front of the station. This walk is approximately 1/3 mile or 0.5km and should take about
10 minutes at a comfortable walking pace.
Please also note...
Please note there is no vehicle access to the station
along 'Station Road' in the village of Shackerstone - it is a private road, cars
obstructing it will be 'removed'.. The car park entrance is just to the north of the
village.
For Thomas the Tank Engine and other major
events a special car parking arangements may be in use for both normal and disabled car
parking, please follow the relevant signs and stewards directions on the day.
The route to Shenton
Station and the Battlefield is also signposted from Market Bosworth, a car
parking fee is payable.
Directions
to Market Bosworth Station
Directions
how to find Shenton Station
