Category: The Viaduct
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Partial closure of the viaduct: construction begins!
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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Online talk now available on YouTube!
Our online talk on Victorian Tunnels of the Friargate line is now available on YouTube!
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Nature Day at Bennerley Viaduct: 29 July
Join the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct for Nature Day on 29 July. Celebrate the beautiful and fascinating nature underneath Bennerley Viaduct and the Erewash Valley. Enjoy free family drop-in activities throughout the day including bug hunts, nature walks, and found-natural materials art workshops, plus a family trail under the viaduct. Learn about local green charities…
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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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Guided Walks at Bennerley Viaduct
It is now possible to book a guided walk at Bennerley Viaduct. This is an ongoing programme throughout the year, and we recommend checking available dates regularly, as new walks are added all the time.
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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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Covid 19 halts work on "Iron Giant"
The work programme has been temporarily suspended whilst the Covid 19 lockdown is in place. The work will recommence when it is safe to do so.