How to Find Shenton Station By Car This is the recommended route to find Shenton Station. Shenton Station is situated midway between Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Hinckley in Leicestershire and is signposted from both the A444 and A447 trunk roads as the Bosworth Battlefield on brown tourist signs. It is situated at the heart of the Battlefield which is south of the town of Market Bosworth. The Station is some distance from the actual village of Shenton - do not park in the village (if you have passed under the canal aqueduct (rather like a short tunnel) and into the village, you have gone the wrong way!). Once approaching the Battlefield site look out for the Shenton Station signs, do not follow the signs the Battlefield Visitor Centre, unless you wish to walk from there to the station, about 10-15 mins down the hill. The entrance to the car park is situated on a bend with a farm opposite. It has a large wooden gate with appropriate signage for the Station and the Pottery that is also located there. On turning into the car park the station is directly in front of you.  The car park is a large gravelled area with toilets situated near the entrance.  Please note as this is a Council run car park there is a parking fee of about £2.50. On the map below the Battlefield area is marked by the crossed swords and the 1485 number. View Map Sat Nav For Sat Nav the nearest postcode to Shenton Station is CV13 0AA However please note if you follow your sat nav to the letter it will not bring you to Shenton Station and you should read the directions above. Shenton Car Park Closing Time Please note the time of the car park gates closing at Shenton Station as this is a council run and maintained car park for the battlefield country park. At the current time of writing the car park gates close at 4pm (however check on your day of travel), cars left in the car park after this time are likely only to be released the following day. If your train returns after 4pm we strongly advise you to park your car outside the gates on the road. For Coaches and Buses The best approach to Shenton is from the A447 (Coalville - Hinckley road), via Sutton Cheney village. In Sutton Cheney take the right hand turn towards the Battlefield Centre (brown sign) & Shenton. Pass the historic village church on the right. Travel along this road passing the Centre on your left and then passing under the high railway bridge. At the junction turn left passing King Richards field on the right. By Public Transport The nearest railway stations are at Hinckley, Polesworth, Leicester and Nuneaton. There is a bus service from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester to Market Bosworth Town Centre. See Arriva bus service 153 for details. However its nearest stop is approximately just under 2 miles from Shenton Station. 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. Shenton Station (Landranger 140 397004) is part of the "Leicestershire Round" long distance path which also takes in Shackerstone Station (Landranger 140 379065) . Leaflets on the various walks in the surrounding area are usually available from Leicestershire County Council. By Water Those aboard narrowboats can visit and moor near King Richards Field, although be warned, it can be busy here. Shenton Moorings - King Richards Field 5 minutes walk from Shenton Station, the southern terminus of the Battlefield Line. We are located at the bottom of Ambion Hill - walk down the steps, across King Richards Field and then along the road towards the farm,  the gates of Shenton Station should be visible from the there. Shenton Moorings - Bradfield's Bridge No.35 5 minutes walk from Shenton Station, the southern terminus of the Battlefield Line. We are located at the bottom of Ambion Hill - under and then back over bridge 35, the gates of Shenton Station should be visible from the there. This walk should take no more than 5 minutes, a distance 1/4 mile or 0.4km. Shenton Station, Shenton Lane, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0AA Please also note... If you are catching the train from Shenton, remember once you get to Shackerstone or Market Bosworth to catch the last train back! As all trains return to Shackerstone at the end of the day. Check the Timetable on the day at the station to be sure. Directions how to Shackerstone Station Directions how to Market Bosworth Station