ABOUT THE NELSON & RAILWAY

The Nelson & Railway is situated in the rural abode of Kimberley, recently awarded town status,
six miles from the historic city of Nottingham and close to the beautiful Derbyshire Dales and Peak District.

Our name derives 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 (surrounded by the buildings of Hardy & Hansons brewery)
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.
With the Hardys & Hansons brewery directly opposite,
the Kimberley Bitter, Classic and seasonal ales on handpump are particularly well kept.
Darts, alley and table skittles, dominoes, chess, cribbage, Scrabble, fruit machine and juke box.
There are tables in a good-sized cottagey garden."

THE GARDENS AND HISTORY

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.

A fascinating tramway musuem is at nearby Crich which often features in period dramas.

Kimberley had a rich railway history and within a few minutes walk are the two old railway station buildings
and many interesting walks along the disused railway lines.

The brewery has also been an important part of village life and boasts many fine examples of Victorian architecture
as well as the remains of its own private railway sidings.

Please telephone for more information on 0115 938 2177