Museums & Galleries · Northamptonshire
Irchester Railway Museum
📍 NN29 7UF
Photo: Mick from Northamptonshire, England (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Collection of steam and diesel locomotives on display
- Lifesize diorama of a quarry to see
- Narrow gauge railway including metre gauge track
- Various industrial artifacts and interesting displays
Irchester Railway Museum sits within Irchester Country Park in North Northamptonshire and is run by The Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Trust, a registered charity. You'll find a collection of exhibits and industrial artifacts, including steam and diesel locomotives and a lifesize diorama of a quarry, plus narrow gauge track laid to several different gauges including metre gauge. Entrance is free, and it's open Sunday mornings to early afternoon, depending on volunteer availability, so it's worth checking before you visit. It suits railway enthusiasts and families keen on industrial history. If you're staying nearby, Wellingborough station is just 1.3 miles away, and there are 9 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Sundays 10am to 3pm, subject to volunteers
- Booking
- Entry is free
From the attraction's own website on 19 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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🚆 Or come by train
- Wellingborough 1.3 miles
- Kettering 7.9 miles
- Northampton 10.4 miles
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