Category: The Viaduct
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Our guided walks are back this spring/summer!
If you would like to know about the history behind Bennerley Viaduct whilst observing its breathtaking views, then click here to secure your place: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/guided-walks-of-the-iron-giant-882859
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Partial closure of the viaduct: construction begins! (UPDATE MARCH 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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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.