Discover Bennerley Viaduct, the ‘Iron Giant’
For our first weekend the Visitor Centre cafe will be open Saturday 18th July 12-4pm and Sunday 19th July 10-2pm. After that we plan to open Wed-Sunday 10-3pm, depending on the availability of volunteers. Please bear with us as we continue to recruit and build our team.
Travel information can be found here.
- EXPLORE Britain’s longest iron viaduct and its views, 18 metres above the Erewash Valley.
- EXPERIENCE the quarter-mile-long skywalk on foot or wheels – free to enter and accessible to all.
- DISCOVER a hidden world beneath this industrial icon; a maze of iron girders and rivets that is home to many species of wildlife.
- VISIT our exhibition and immerse yourself in the history of this grade II* listed marvel of Victorian innovation.
- ENJOY a relaxing pit-stop at our café, serving a locally sourced menu all year round.
- JOIN one of our regular walking tours, special events or volunteer groups.
Upcoming events
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Visitor Centre opening
Come along to the launch of the brand new Bennerley Viaduct Visitor Centre which will be open to the public from midday. All are welcome, no ticket required – refreshments…
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Summer skywalk guided tour 25 July
Join us for a daytime guided walk of Bennerley Viaduct, one of only two wrought iron viaducts nationally, and its beautiful surroundings. Recently rescued by a grassroots group of Friends,…
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Summer skywalk guided tour 12 August
Join us for a special guided walk at Bennerley Viaduct, one of only two wrought iron viaducts nationally, and its beautiful surroundings. Find out more about the event and book…
News
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Visitor Centre opening date announced
The new visitor centre and café at Bennerley Viaduct is set to open this month, marking the next milestone in a ten-year project to bring new life to the historic structure. East Midlands mayor, Claire Ward, will cut the ribbon on Saturday 18 July at the official opening at 10.30 in a formal ceremony that…
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Footbridge fundraising dinner at Great Northern Classics
Vintage vehicles and the unique heritage of Bennerley Viaduct will come together on Friday 4th September at a fundraising dinner at Great Northern Classics to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Bennerley Viaduct. The event, which is tipped as ‘an unforgettable evening celebrating in the building where the Iron Giant was born’ is intended to raise…
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Volunteers make progress with safety lines and seating
In June FoBV volunteers finished painting the last of the yellow safety lines on the deck of the viaduct, reports site ranger Ian Lambert. The markings should last a couple of years before we need to revisit this task. A big thank you to everyone who helped, including staff from Coach, Parry and Wilkes and…
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