Crowle Peatland Railway
The Old Peatworks, Crowle Moors, Crowle, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 4BL
The Crowle Peatland Railway preserves and celebrates the industrial narrow-gauge railways that once served the peat extraction industry across Thorne and Crowle Moors. Our volunteer-run organisation is dedicated to conserving this important aspect of local heritage for future generations.
Event Highlights:
Historical Exhibitions: Explore compelling displays showcasing the transformation of our peatlands, the development of the railway, and the people who shaped this distinctive landscape over generations.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1000-1600
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 20 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
The Old Peatworks, Crowle Moors, Crowle, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 4BL
- Contact on day:
- Angus Townley
- Telephone number:
- +447739921835
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
The Crowle Peatland Railway preserves and celebrates the industrial narrow-gauge railways that once served the peat extraction industry across Thorne and Crowle Moors. Our volunteer-run organisation is dedicated to conserving this important aspect of local heritage for future generations. Event Highlights: Historical Exhibitions: Explore compelling displays showcasing the transformation of our peatlands, the development of the railway, and the people who shaped this distinctive landscape over generations. We are also hosting a specially created exhibition developed by North Lincolnshire Museum, marking the 400th anniversary of King Charles I signing his historic contract with Dutch engineer Cornelius Vermuyden to drain the Isle of Axholme and Hatfield Chase.
