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Easter Family Fun At The West Shed & Midland Railway-Butterley

5th April 2017 to 19th April 2017
(11am to 4pm every weekday from 5th-19th April.)

Family fun this Easter at the West Shed Museum!

- Make a 'junk model' train.
- Have a go at Easter themed craft activities.
- See our model railway in action.

Craft activities will be available at the West Shed every weekday from 5th to 19th April. Activities are mainly free but some may carry a charge for materials.

Elsewhere on-site:
- Trains will be running from Butterley Station.
- Have a go at the Easter treasure hunt with a prize available for correctly completed entries (treasure hunt forms need to be collected from and returned to Butterley Station).

Admission to the West Shed is free. Most craft activities are free - some may carry a charge for materials.
To travel by train from Butterley Station a train fare is payable - for details please contact the Midland Railway-Butterley 01773 570140 or www.midlandrailway-butterley.co.uk

HOW TO GET TO THE WEST SHED:
The West Shed is located on the Swanwick Junction museum complex of the Midland Railway-Butterley. Normal access to the site is via a heritage train ride from Butterley Station (fare payable), alighting at Swanwick Station to walk up to the West Shed (approx. 430 metres walk including some uneven ground).

Access to Swanwick Junction is also possible via a walking route from Butterley Station. Please note: this is half a mile over uneven ground and unfortunately not suitable for visitors with limited mobility, wheelchairs or pushchairs.

The West Shed is open for general visitors every day, 11am-4pm, February to November.

CONTACT THE WEST SHED:
Tel. 01773 743986 Email: westshed6233@btconnect.com



Contact: Kate Watts
Tel: 01773 743986
Organiser: Midland Railway-Butterley, Ripley
 

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