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. During the daytime the attractions of. It is in Staffordshire and is a Landmark Trust property. Alton Station is also part of a 50 for Free scheme which allows a free stay for charities educational and not-for-profit organizations. After being closed in 1965 Alton Towers was purchased by Staffordshire County Council in 1969 to curtail persistent vandalism of the station building and in 1979 was sold to the.

Eastbourne England United. Touch device users can explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Trips Alerts Sign in. Opened in 1849 by the North Staffordshire Railway the station was part of the Churnet Valley line and served the village of Alton and the country estate at Alton Towers.

The railway line closed in 1965 and the Landmark Trust took on the Italianate-style station buildings in 1972 with the former waiting room later incorporated in 2008. Thank heaven there is also an old elevator for those of us lugging suitcases and vacation swag. Join at Alton Station where there is a large car park. Pugin has designed other.

Pay for car parking at the station ticket office. The plans for the Churnet Valley Line had been laid in 1845 the first of the years of railway mania but it was not begun until 1847 by which time improved methods of engineering and construction had been developed and railway architecture was at its most. We restore historic castles forts towers and cottages and make them available for self-catering holidays. Skip to main content.

After being closed in 1965 Alton Towers was purchased by Staffordshire County Council in 1969 to curtail persistent vandalism of the station building and in 1979 was sold to the Landmark Trust who renamed the site to Alton Station and converted the former station buildings into holiday. Jul 20 2019 - Book your stay at Alton Station a carefully restored former railway station nestled in the Churnet Valley. Steam train tickets can be bought at the Watercress Line station shop. Here are some ideas for things to see and do during your stay.

The location of this station makes it easy to explore the area around Alton including Ashbourne and Dovedale. The Landmark Trust Shottesbrooke Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 3SW. In 1954 the station was renamed Alton Towers. After the wettest few months every in the history of Britain only slightly exaggeration it cleared slightly and as the rest of the country started to work out whether the Olympics were a good thing or not we were away from the rush in the station building.

The day will start with a demonstration of the tile making process at The Firing Line in Stoke on Trent. NSR employed London architect Henry Arthur Hunt who may have had a hand in designing this Italianate building although some have accredited it to AW Pugin. Alton Station previously called Alton railway station and Alton Towers railway station is holiday accommodation and an abandoned railway station in Staffordshire managed by the Landmark Trust. Swiss Cottage near Tavistock Endsleigh sleeps up to four.

The Alton Station is a genuine old fashioned railway station with curliques on the support stanchions and a walkover to get to the other side. The Landmark Trust has owned this eccentric chalet a wonderful example of nineteeth-century passion for the Swiss Alps since 1977. Jun 7 2015 - Planning a holiday to Alton Station. Stations were built in grand design this one Italianate.

Alton Station was built in 1849 as part of the Churnet Valley branch line for the North Staffordshire Railway NSR. Alton Station has had some maintenance. See more ideas about alton station alton towers rides. Alton Station tiles restored Discover the work.

It is in Staffordshire and is a Landmark Trust property. 2012s Landmark Trust visit was to Alton Station which is remarkably close to Alton Towers in Staffordshire. Take a walk along the tracks and enjoy views of Alton Castle across the valley of the Churnet. See more ideas about alton railway station station.

Mar 24 2021 - Alton Railway Station can be rented out for holidays from the charity the Landmark Trust. Alton Station previously called Alton railway station and Alton Towers railway station is holiday accommodation and an abandoned railway station in Staffordshire managed by the Landmark Trust. A chance to see the newly restored Alton station with its range of impressive Minton and Hollins tiles owned by The Landmark Trust and recently conserved. Take lift or walk the stairs to platform 3 for the Watercress Line.

Alton Station was built in 1849 as part of the Churnet Valley branch line for North Staffordshire Railway also known as The Knotty. In 1954 the station. 1521 Alton Station Staffordshire All aboard. In June seven Landmark Friends enjoyed a long weekend at Alton Station just outside the village of Alton in Staffordshire.