Shenton Station from the Air
Shenton Station from the Air
This is the recommended route to find Shenton Station.
Shenton Station is situated midway between Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Hinckley in Leicestershire and is signposted from both the A444 and A447 trunk roads as the Bosworth Battlefield on brown tourist signs. It is situated at the heart of the Battlefield which is south of the town of Market Bosworth. The Station is some distance from the actual village of Shenton - do not park in the village (if you have passed under the canal aquaduct (rather like a short tunnel) and into the village, you have gone the wrong way!).
Once approaching the Battlefield site look out for the Shenton Station signs, do not follow the signs the Battlefield Visitor Centre, unless you wish to walk from there to the station, about 10-15 mins down the hill.
The entrance to the car park is situated on a bend with a farm opposite. It has a large wooden gate with appropriate signage for the Station and the Pottery that is also located there. On turning into the car park the station is directly infront of you. The car park is a large graveled area with toilets situated near the entrance, there is a small parking fee for use of the council car park of about £1.50.
On the map below the Battlefield area is marked by the crossed swords and the 1485 number.
One other important point. If you are catching the train from Shenton, remember once you get to Shackerstone to catch the last train back! As all trains return to Shackerstone at the end of the day. Check the Timetable on the day at the station to be sure.
For Sat Nav the nearest postcode to Shenton Station is CV13 0AA
However please note if you follow your sat nav to the letter it will not bring you to Shenton Station
and you should read the directions above.
The best approach to Shenton is from the A447 (Coalville - Hinckley road), via Sutton Cheney village. In Sutton Cheney take the right hand turn towards the Battlefield Centre (brown sign) & Shenton. Pass the historic village church on the right. Travel along this road passing the Centre on your left and then passing under the high railway bridge. At the junction turn left passing King Richards field on the right.
The entrance to the car park is situated on the left of the bend with a farm opposite. It has a large wooden gate with appropriate signage for the Station and the Pottery that is also located there. On turning into the car park the station is directly infront of you. The car park is a large graveled area with toilets situated near the entrance, there is a small parking fee for use of the council car park.
Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service.
Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Multi Media Mapping.
There is a bus stop at Shenton Station, Arriva Midlands Bus 159A runs on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Bus No. 159A Hinckley 09.30 11.00 12.40 14.00 15.30 17.00 Shenton Station 10.00 11.30 13.10 14.30 16.00 17.30 Coalville 10.41 12.11 13.51 15.11 16.41 18.11
Bus No. 159A Coalville 11.00 12.30 14.00 15.30 17.00 - Shenton Station 11.35 13.05 14.35 16.05 17.35 - Hinckley 12.10 13.40 15.10 16.40 18.10 - We strongly suggest you check the above times with the operators, just to be sure!
Traveline public transport info tel: 0870 608 2 608.
The "Ashby Canal Towpath Trail" passes close by all three Battlefield Line Stations.
Leaflets on the various walks in the surrounding area are usually available from Leicestershire County Council.
Those aboard narrowboats can visit and moor near King Richards Field, although be warned it can be busy here.
Shenton Moorings - King Richards Field
5 minutes walk from Shenton Station, the southern terminus of the Battlefield Line. We are located at the bottom of Ambion Hill - walk down the steps, across King Richards Field and then along the road towards the farm, the gates of Shenton Station should be visible from the there.
Shenton Moorings - Bradfield's Bridge No.35
5 minutes walk from Shenton Station, the southern terminus of the Battlefield Line. We are located at the bottom of Ambion Hill - under and then back over bridge 35, the gates of Shenton Station should be visible from the there. This walk should take no more than 5 minutes, a distance 1/4 mile or 0.4km.
Shenton Station, Shenton Lane, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0AA
