Summer Weekday Services on the Battlefield Line Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4th July 2012   Why not join us for a ride through the historic Leicestershire countryside? Head down to the Battlefield Line Railway at Shackerstone Station and take a trip on a preserved railcar set that is more than 50 years old. The railcar service departs from Shackerstone and makes its way down to Shenton Station, via Market Bosworth, for Bosworth Battlefield country park. Why not stop off at Shenton and explore the battlefield and return on a later train? The Battlefield Line is home to a number of vintage 1950s railcars. The railcars offers an unique outlook on the railway, allowing you to see the drivers eye view. Summer weekday running starts on Wednesdays on the 4th July and on Tuesdays starts on the 17th July. It then continues through July until the end of August. What's the Railcar like? Well, it's a bit like this... Please note unless you have broadband type connection clicking to viewing this video may take some severe download time! Timetable and Fares B. Blue Timetable - Heritage Railcar Service Shackerstone Depart 11.15 12.30 1.45 3.00 M Bosworth Depart* 11.27 12.42 1.57 3.12 Shenton Arrive 11.35 12.50 2.05 3.20 Shenton Depart 11.50 1.05 2.20 3.35 M Bosworth Depart* 12.00 1.15 2.30 3.45 Shackerstone Arrive 12.10 1.25 2.40 3.55   STANDARD RETURN TRAIN FARES   Adults   Senior   Child (3-15)   Family (2 Adults & up to 3 Children)   Dog   Bicycle £9.50 £7.50 £5.00 £26.00 £2.00 £2.00 The above prices give unlimited travel except on Bank Holiday weekends and event days when special fares may apply. Special discount offers can not be used on Bank Holiday weekends or event days. A Discount is Offered to Groups of 15 or More Persons Except on Special Event Days How to Find the Battlefield Line Railway You can park at both Shackerstone Station and Shenton Station (for the Battlefield). Do you need directions to Shackerstone Station? (Car parking is free) Do you need directions to Shenton Station? (Car parking costs approx £1.50) Please ring us on 01827 880754 on the day if you require further information. And don't forget there is Bosworth Battlefield at the end of the line to explore. So why not come early and combine a train and medieval day out? More than just a train ride, a journey into history! Whats on at the battlefield today? Have a look here. Every effort will be made to run the trains to the timetable stated on these web pages, however unforeseen circumstances may entail alterations or cancellations. The Shackerstone Railway Society reserve the right to vary any of the provisions included in these pages without prior