Narborough Train Station

Narborough train station has been serving the Leicestershire village of Narborough since 1864 – though it was briefly closed in the mid-20th century.

The station was first opened in 1864, around the time that British rail was beginning to rapidly expand across the country. South Leicestershire Railway originally operated the station, though it was soon taken over by the London and North Western Railway in 1867. In 1968, British Railways closed the station, but a public outcry pushed the operators to reopen the station in 1970 – to much delight of the locals! Following the closure of the station, there were considerable renovations required, which was funded by local councils rather than British Railways or train operators.

The station is locally known geographically for the level crossing across Station Road, which is a distinctive trait of some British railway stations.

Sitting in the heart of the UK’s midlands, Narborough is on CrossCountry train routes between Birmingham and Leicester, as well as operating trains to Cambridgeshire and North Essex. Exclusively operated by CrossCountry in the present day, popular routes include Birmingham to Narborough, Ely to Narborough, Leicester to Narborough, and Stansted to Narborough.

At Narborough train station, facilities include toilets, CCTV, bicycle parking, and a car park which is open 24/7.

Things to do in Narborough

Not far from Narborough, and easy to reach on a CrossCountry train, you’ll find the National Space Centre in Leicester. With interactive galleries that have exciting displays of rockets, satellites, and about space travel. Kids and adults alike will love to spend the day marvelling at the lives of astronauts and the awesome nature of space! Check out the UK’s largest planetarium and special exhibits to learn more about space and have fun.

In the Leicester area, you’ll also find the King Richard III Visitor Centre, where you can learn more about a truly amazing story of English heritage. 500 years after his death, the remains of King Richard III were found in a car park in Leicester, where you can now go to learn more about Plantagenet history as well as investigating archaeology.

If you’re looking for a day out that’s a little bit more local to Narborough and gets you out into nature, why not take a trip to Everards Meadows? With 70 acres of green space to explore on foot or by cycling, the meadows are a wonderful wildlife haven in the heart of Leicestershire that encourages families, couples, children, and adults to get out into nature to refresh and reconnect. With a coffee house and brewery on site, you’re in for a delicious lunch after a long walk – which will be very well-earned!

In the surrounding areas of beautiful Narborough, you will also find countless golf clubs which are the perfect way to get outdoors, indulge in your favourite sport, and spend a bright and beautiful morning walking and golfing.