Category: About the Project
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Partial closure of the viaduct: construction begins! (UPDATE September 2025)
Construction is starting! This update has some information for our visitors and community about the temporary closure and alternative access routes around the site.
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New job role at Bennerley!
New job opportunity at Bennerley Viaduct! We are recruiting for a temporary Site Ranger to help us manager our amazing historic site and nature reserve
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Family Activities February Half Term!
Whats on this half term at Bennerley Viaduct? Find out about our fun family science activities!
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Planning Application Success!
Planning application success!
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‘Iron Giant’ celebrated in new exhibition
A new exhibition will give a fascinating insight into Bennerley Viaduct, one of the most iconic structures in Nottinghamshire, when it opens next month at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum.
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Amazing New Trustees Wanted for the Iron Giant
Do you have a passion for heritage and the skills to make a difference? Do you have some time to spare for a local icon? We are seeking new trustees.
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Successful Bennerley Viaduct Exhibition at Erewash Museum
In March, the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct were delighted to install our pop up exhibition at Erewash Museum, in Ilkeston, and host a series of related events.
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Levelling Up at Bennerley Viaduct: the Eastern Ramp
Broxtowe Borough Council have been successful in their application to the Government’s Levelling Up Fund and have secured a £16.5million investment for Kimberley, including investment in Bennerley Viaduct.
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Bennerley Viaduct Official Opening Ceremony Takes Place
Lord-Lieutenants of both Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire cut the ribbon to mark the restoration and opening year of “the Iron Giant”, at event attended by hundreds of local people.
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Work Begins on Western Ramp
The commencement of the work is another historic milestone on our journey to reopen the structure