Discover the story of the restoration of the Heritage Centre, those who lived & worked there, the history of the Marston Vale Railway Line and an insight into Railway 200, celebrating 200 years of the modern railway.
The Line was engineered by Robert Stephenson and opened in 1846; the first to reach Bedford and for much of its life serviced the vast brickworks in the area. Now a thriving Community Rail Line at the heart of the East – West Rail Scheme to reconnect Oxford back to Cambridge.
Family Quiz and Puzzle Booklet available to purchase from the Gift Shop. Symbol Spot Trail for children aged five and over. Collect your free pack from the Gift Shop with a valid train ticket.
Vintage Tea Room in the former Ladies Waiting Room. Outside dining available in the Courtyard. Booking recommended for the Tea Room – call 01525 287120.
Variety of circular & linear walks available from the Heritage Centre.
Group and school parties welcome all year by prior booking.
Bedfordshire Brickworks Exhibition – Friday 19th September 10:00 – 16:00
Andrew Mortlock, London Brick Archivist, will be bringing an extensive collection of archives, photographs and ephemera connected with the brickworks that used to dominate the landscape along the section of the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Ridgmont and other areas of Bedfordshire. Andrew will also be bringing his collection of company magazines, the Phorpres News, containing records and photographs of London Brick Company workers.
Andrew and his family are steeped in London Brick with over 200 years’ service dating back to both his grandfathers.