Real Ale & Cider Festival at the
Kent & East Sussex Railway
Photos by Lewis J Brockway
Friday 11th from 6pm - 10.30pm (admission limited to 150 people only, so come early to gain entry) there will be an admission charge for non CAMRA and KESR members (no trains running on Friday) - and
Saturday 12th June from 11.00 am - 10.30pm (or until the beer runs out)
To be held at:
Tenterden Town Station
Station Road
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 6HE
See photos from last years event
Admission Charges
If you wish to attend the festival only, you will need to purchase a platform ticket.
Free entry is available to card carrying CAMRA members, in addition card carrying CAMRA members can purchase a rover ticket on the day at a discount.
K&ESR time table and fares information are available here
The 'Black' timetable operates this weekend with departures from Tenterden every 45 minutes from 10:30.
There are nine scheduled services per day.
Festival Information
Real ales and cider available on some train departures from 10.30 am.
A range of real ales, ciders and perry.
Food available on Friday evening and on Saturday all day into the evening.
Entertainment at the Festival
Friday evening is a quiet session (no music)
On Saturday afternoon and evening there will be live music along with Morris Dancers.
The line-up of live bands has now been confirmed as;
Kelly Bourne
Origami Dinosaur
The Self Preservation Society
Carnelian
A television on site will be screening the World Cup football match on Saturday evening.
Families Welcome
Camping at the Festival
Limited camping available but MUST be booked in advance, £5 per unit per night. Telephone the railway on 01580 765155 for more information and to book your pitch. NOW FULLY BOOKED please contact below....
Camping and pitches for caravans etc is available with our friends at The Rother Valley Caravan Park at Northiam 01797 253997. A special rate for this weekend has been negotiated of £6 per pitch, £3 per person per night - mention our website when booking!
Getting to the Festival by Public Transport
Service buses go to Tenterden from: Ashford (400 or 295), Maidstone (12), Tunbridge Wells (297), Hastings (Coastal 340). Late service buses go to Ashford (400 + 295) and Maidstone (12). Full bus timetable-please contact relevant operator.
Website links for Stagecoach • • Arriva
For festival info call 01580 240104 or email
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Local Accomodation
Details of local accomodation can be found on the Heart of Kent website
See photos from last years event
