Iron Giant: A Valley’s Story
Come along to Bennerley Viaduct on Sunday 6 September to hear storytelling sessions on the skywalk. The stories have been adapted from a poem telling the history of Bennerley Viaduct, known as the Iron Giant, and will be bought to life by local theatre group Beeston Players.
While there, explore Britian’s longest iron viaduct, the unique Victorian bridge 18 metres above the Erewash Valley, an iconic landmark and key heritage destination within the Borough featuring a quarter-mile long sky walk. Find out about the industrial history, what it was like in it’s hey day to it’s rescue by ‘The Friends of Bennerley Viaduct’ and transformation to what it is today whilst taking in spectacular views of the Erewash Valley.
Victorian street theatre will be taking place throughout the event, accompanied by industrial themed live music from The Hot Dogs Brass Band, adding to the experience and taking you back to the railway era. You'll also have the chance to enjoy an interactive coal mining talk by David Coleman.
Make sure to visit the brand new visitor centre and café while there - a great chance to grab a coffee and a cake and chat to some of ‘The Friends of Bennerley Viaduct’ volunteers.
The event is free, but please consider gifting a donation to ‘The Friends of Bennerley Viaduct’ whilst there.
Event information
The event will run from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Toilets are available at the Visitor Centre's cafe.
Wheelchair access is possible via an incline and ramp up to the viaduct skywalk.
Free event parking is available on site. Blue Badge holders should reserve a spot by contacting events@broxtowe.gov.uk with your registration plate, name, contact email, and phone number.
| Programme | Performance Times |
|---|---|
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The Hot Dogs Brass Band around the Visitor Centre |
1:00pm - 1:30pm 2:00pm – 2:30pm 3.00pm - 3.30pm |
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Lost Luggage Porters Street Theatre on the Viaduct Skywalk |
1:00pm - 1:30pm 2:00pm – 2:30pm 3.00pm - 3.30pm |
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“Iron Giant – A Valley’s Story” told by Beeston Players on the Viaduct Skywalk (Visitor Centre ramp end) |
1:15pm – 1:30pm 2:15pm – 2:30pm 3:15pm – 3:30pm |
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Meet the Pitman & interactive Coal Mining Talk by David Coleman by the Visitors Centre |
1:30pm - 1:50pm 2:30pm - 2:50pm 3:30pm - 3:50pm |
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Period Prestidigitation- Victorian Street Theatre Show on the Viaduct Skywalk |
1:30pm - 2:00pm 3:30pm – 4:00pm |
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Period Prestidigitation- Victorian Street Theatre walkabout on the Viaduct Skywalk |
2:30pm -3:00pm |
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Event Ends. Car parks close at 4.30pm |
4:00pm |
How to Find Bennerley Viaduct
Visitors Centre and Blue Badge holder parking:
Woodwise Road off Shillo Way, NG16 2BF. what3words: ///forced.props.cars
If you are walking to the Viaduct:
Access via the Erewash Canal Towpath – what3words reference:///count.trick.tiger
On street parking at Bridge Street:
Access via the Nottingham Canal Towpath - what3words reference:///email.chews.grabs
Newton’s Lane car park: NG16 2SD