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The Nelson & Railway derives its name from the original full title "The Lord Nelson, Railway Hotel" which dates to a time when the pub was between the stations of two competing railway companies. Both station buildings, may still be seen and the area is of great interest to enthusiasts of both rail and Victorian history. We are described in the Good Pub Guide as a "cheerily run two-roomed Victorian pub...a real hub of village life. There's an attractive mix of Edwardian-looking furniture in the beamed bar and lounge, with interesting brewery prints and railway signs on the walls. Darts, alley and table skittles, dominoes, chess, cribbage, Scrabble, fruit machine and juke box. There are tables in a good-sized cottagey garden."
We have ten fully refurbished rooms available. All our rooms are en-suite with television and freeview. Wireless internet access is available. We offer access and facilities for disabled visitors. Our location has ample parking and is just 1 mile from the J26 of the M1, it has proved an ideal base for visitors wishing to explore the beautiful and varied countryside surrounding us, steeped in history and local legend. Our friendly staff will be happy to advise visitors in any way we can and look forward to ensuring a happy and comfortable stay with us.
At the front of the pub are two garden areas described by the Good Pub Guide as "cottagey" (which, being our aim, is a compliment!) and divided by a path to our front door. This path extends beyond the lane in front of us to a steep flight of steps which lead down to the Nottingham Road, once the site of Europe's longest tramway from Nottingham to Alfreton. (26 miles). To the rear of the pub there is a nice lawned, seated, beer garden with an ample car park. |