On the 11th and 12th September, visitors to Bodiam station can enjoy a whole weekend of "opping nostalgia" as the Kent & East Sussex Railway hosts its tenth annual Hop Pickers Weekend. The event is open from 10.30am to 6:00pm each day. Saturday's evening entertainment is free to enter and the beer tent and BBQ will be open.
The Kent & East Sussex Railway in Tenterden has launched an appeal to raise £200,000 to double the capacity of its main carriage maintenance building at Tenterden station. The expansion is needed to provide sufficient high quality trains to operate the current train time table which currently carries 90,000 passengers annually.
From 14 to 16 September 2010 anyone over 60 years of age can enjoy a great value day out when they visit The Kent & East Sussex Railway, as all Senior Rover tickets will cost just £7.50 each! (Usually £11.80). Visitors can enjoy a 21-mile nostalgic steam train ride in beautifully restored carriages on a journey through picturesque countryside between Tenterden and Bodiam Stations.
We need to raise £35,000 to restore the van in time for the National Service of Remembrance on 11 November 2010. The ‘Cavell Van’, built in 1919, is important in the railway preservation movement for being the prototype of a class of vans used for mail and luggage on express passenger trains from the 1920s.
Our Photo Album contains 100's of images taken by Lewis Brockway in several collections including our Steam & Diesel Gala's, 1940's & 70's weekends and Thomas & Friends 65th Anniversary. We also have a Volunteers Photo Album available for viewing from the main menu link.
Now available - Kent and East Sussex Railway on Parade 2002-2009. All the events on the railway between 2002 and 2009 are recalled on this 90 minute DVD. Features galas, visiting engines, events, behind the scenes and much more. £13.00 inc VAT, Click on the title to purchase online.
Visit our Online Store where you can purchase a large selection of items, Badged Kent & East Sussex Railway Polo Shirts and Fleeces, Publications, Special Event tickets, Driver Experience Days and become a member of the railway.
We are delighted to announce that " A1 Wealden Cars Ltd." a local private hire company offers transfers between Headcorn Railway Station and Tenterden Station for a single fare of £15 for up to 4 passengers and £18 for between 5 - 8 passengers. To prebook your travel please telephone 01622 861155.
As a result of feedback from our visitors the suggested most direct route to the K&ESR from the M25 is to join the M26 at junction 5 which after a short time joins the M20 at junction 3 and head south-bound signposted towards the Ashford/Dover direction. Leave the M20 at junction 8 - the Leeds Castle exit and take the B2163 through the village of Leeds and past the entrance to the castle on your left. This rural road soon meets the A274 at a crossroad junction, turn left here and head through the villages of Sutton Valence, Headcorn and Biddenden where the A274 becomes the A262. Where this road meets the A28 turn right towards Tenterden passing through the suburb of St Michaels before entering Tenterden High Street. Once in the High Street continue until you see The Vine public house, turn right here into Station Road and Tenterden Station and our FREE car park is located just over the level crossing.
By Car - Free parking is provided at Tenterden (TN30 6HE) and Northiam (TN31 6QT), both of which are situated on the A28 between Ashford and Hastings making the line easy to reach.
Note: There is no car parking at Bodiam Station - Passengers wishing to visit Bodiam are advised to 'Park'n'Ride' from either Tenterden or Northiam.
Tenterden is about 12 miles southwest of Ashford and the Town Station is just off the beautiful tree-lined High street. From the Channel Ports, North Kent, South East London and Essex, take the M20 to junction 9 (Ashford) and follow the A28 to Tenterden. From Canterbury, Thanet and East Kent, take the A28 through Ashford.
Northiam village is about 12 miles north of Hastings - the station is adjacent to the A28 one-mile north of the village centre. From Rye, take the A268 to Northiam. From West Kent or South London, take the A21 to Flimwell and follow the A268 through Hawkhurst to Northiam.
www.traveline.org.uk A very useful website for impartial information on planning your journey, by bus, coach or train... or any combination of the three!
By Train
National Rail Enquiry Line: 08457 48 49 50 Southeastern - The company that runs the trains in Kent, East Sussex and south-east London.
By Bus
National Bus Helpline: 0871 200 2233 Buses linking Tenterden , Northiam and Bodiam with many parts of Kent are operated by Arriva Kent & Sussex and Stagecoach East Kent. From 6th April 2008 Tenterden Station will be served by service 298 on Sundays, linking Tunbridge Wells, Pembury, Paddock Wood, Goudhurst, Cranbrook and Rolvenden with Tenterden Station.
Live Traffic News for the South East Of England direct from the Highways Agency is detailed below
The latest traffic information for England's motorway and trunk routes provided by the Highways Agency. For live traffic updates 24 hours a day call 08700 660 115.
On the M20 eastbound between junctions J1 and J3, minor delays are possible due to an oil/fuel spill closing one lane. Normal traffic conditions expected from 4:30 pm.
On the A27 westbound between the junctions with the A259 and the A22 Polegate East, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to roadworks . Expect disruption until 6:00 am on 29 October 2010.
On the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions J3 and J2, expect delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing three lanes, between 10 pm and 5 am, from 7 September 2010 to 8 September 2010.
On the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions J3 and J2, expect delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing three lanes, between 10 pm and 5 am, from 6 September 2010 to 7 September 2010.
On the A3 northbound between the junctions with the A245 and the A309, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to carriageway resurfacing , between 10 pm and 5 am, from 6 September 2010 to 10 October 2010.
On the A3 southbound between the junctions with the A309 and the A245, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to carriageway resurfacing , between 10 pm and 5 am, from 6 September 2010 to 10 October 2010.
On the A21 northbound between the junctions with the A28 and the A268, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 8 pm and 6 am, from 1 September 2010 to 3 September 2010.
On the A21 southbound between the junctions with the A268 and the A2100, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 8 pm and 6 am, from 1 September 2010 to 3 September 2010.
On the M23 northbound between junctions J9 and J8, expect delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, between 11 pm and 5 am, from 3 September 2010 to 4 September 2010.
On the A259 from Hastings West towards Eastbourne between the junctions with the A269 Bexhill East and the A269 Bexhill West , minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm, from 1 September 2010 to 3 September 2010.
On the A2 from Rochester towards Dartford between the junctions with the M25 and the A2018, expect delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, between 10 pm and 5 am, from 7 September 2010 to 9 September 2010.
On the M3 eastbound between junctions J4 and J2, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 10 pm and 5 am, from 31 August 2010 to 7 September 2010.
On the M3 eastbound between junctions J3 and J2, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 9:30 pm and 5:30 am, from 31 August 2010 to 3 September 2010.
On the M3 westbound between junctions J2 and J3, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 9:30 pm and 5:30 am, from 31 August 2010 to 3 September 2010.
On the A3(M) southbound between junctions J1 and J2, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to gully cleaning , between 9:30 pm and 5:30 am, from 31 August 2010 to 3 September 2010.
On the A3(M) northbound between junctions J2 and J1, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to gully cleaning , between 9:30 pm and 5:30 am, from 31 August 2010 to 3 September 2010.
On the A34 southbound between the junctions with the A343 and the A303, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 9 pm and 6 am, from 31 August 2010 to 7 September 2010.
On the A27 westbound between the junctions with the A284 Arundel West and the A29 North, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to carriageway resurfacing closing one lane, between 8 pm and 6 am, from 31 August 2010 to 5 September 2010.
On the A27 westbound between the junctions with the A280 and the A284 Arundel East , minor delays can be expected at peak times due to carriageway resurfacing closing one lane, between 8 pm and 6 am, from 31 August 2010 to 4 September 2010.
On the A249 southbound between the junctions with the A250 Sheerness and the A250 Queenborough, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 8 pm and 5 am, from 31 August 2010 to 4 September 2010.
On the A27 westbound between the junctions with the A284 Arundel West and the A29 North, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 8 pm and 6 am, from 31 August 2010 to 17 September 2010.
On the A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A29 South and the A29 North, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 8 pm and 6 am, from 31 August 2010 to 17 September 2010.
On the A27 westbound between the junctions with the A29 North and the A29 South, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 8 pm and 6 am, from 31 August 2010 to 17 September 2010.
On the A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A29 North and the A284 Arundel West , minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 8 pm and 6 am, from 31 August 2010 to 17 September 2010.
On the A249 northbound between the junctions with the A2 and the A250 Sheerness, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 8 pm and 5 am, from 31 August 2010 to 4 September 2010.
On the A2 from Rochester towards Dartford between the junctions with the M25 and the A223, expect delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, from 10 pm on 6 September 2010 to 5 am on 7 September 2010.
On the A21 southbound between the junctions with the A268 and the A2100, minor delays are possible due to roadworks . Expect disruption until 11:59 pm.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 04 May 2010 09:40 )
K&ESR Daily News
Thursday 2nd September
Today we are running our Green Service, 3 steam and 2 heritage diesel departures each day. First train (steam) leaves Tenterden at 10.40.
Next Special Event
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September
Visitors to Bodiam station can enjoy a whole weekend of "opping nostalgia" as the Kent & East Sussex Railway hosts its tenth annual Hop Pickers Weekend. More info
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August WINNER .... Mrs Harwood from Sidcup - Congratulations!
