Kent & East Sussex Railway
England's Finest Rural Light Railway
10th Anniversary Celebrations at the K&ESR's Hoppers Weekend 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. Carriage Maintenance Building Extension Appeal - click here for more information 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. Pensioner's treat, £7.50 a seat at the Kent & East Sussex Railway!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. Cavell Van Restoration Appeal - Latest Progress Report - click here for more information 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. Visit Our Kent & East Sussex Railway Photo Albums - Updated 13th August 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. NEW DVD - Available From The K&ESR Online Store 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. |
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PERFECT FOR A FAMILY FUN DAY OUTDates for 'A Day Out with Thomas' 18/19 & 25/26 SeptemberTickets Can Be Booked Online 24 Hours a Day Here
There will be plenty of chances to ride in carriages pulled by Thomas and his friends Annie & Clarabel as these children's favourites will be at Tenterden station all day on these special dates in September. Children can also meet Charlie the Clown and Sir Topham Hatt, The Fat Controller. Tickets will include a one hour return steam train ride to Wittersham Road Station and an action packed programme of free activities including station scenarios, a chance to watch Thomas' DVD, 'Hero of the Rails' on a Big TV screen and enjoy colouring and crafts at the Imagination Station. There will also be free face painting and roundabout rides!
Tickets include a one hour return train journey as well as all the activities shown above – Prices from Adult: £12.50, Child: (18 months -15 years inclusive) £9.50, Babies under 18 months: Free At 3:05 each Saturday, families can choose to enjoy a 'Teatime trip with Daisy*' the diesel while tucking into a special teatime snack box during their journey. Tickets for children and adults are £12.50 (no snack box for adults). Visitors can enjoy a variety of hot and cold meals in the Refreshment Rooms at Tenterden Station or something from the delicious take away BBQ. The Railway's Thomas souvenir shop will also be open and selling a variety of special Thomas gifts. TRAIN TIMES Trains depart Tenterden Town Station at the following times for a one-hour return trip: 10.25am - 11.05am - 11.45am - 12.25pm - 1.05pm - 1.45pm - 2.25pm - 3.05*pm Trains depart promptly so please make sure that you arrive at least 30 minutes before your booked departure. No refund will be given for missed trains. Seats on later trains cannot be guaranteed and if possible will be subject to an administration charge of £2 per person. The Kent & East Sussex Railway will be open from 10am over the weekend to allow visitors to take full advantage of all the activities on offer. To book tickets contact the K&ESR Booking Office on 01580 765155, weekdays between 9am and 5pm, weekends between 9.00am and 2.00pm or book online 24 hours a day here. Venue
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Come along to the Kent & East Sussex Railway in Tenterden on 18, 19, 25 and 26 September 2010 for an amazing day out where children can meet Thomas and some of his friends from the famous railway stories.
