News from the Kent and East Sussex Railway
We are delighted to announce that Chris Jackson has been appointed as the next Curator of the award-winning Colonel Stephens Railway Museum (CSRM) here at the Kent & East Sussex Railway. He takes over from Brian Janes, who stepped down last year after holding the post since 2010. Chris has …
Businessman and K&ESR volunteer Derrick Bilsby has been elected as the new Chairman of the Kent & East Sussex Railway. He replaces Simon Marsh who announced his retirement at the beginning of November. In addition, Andy Papworth has been elected Deputy Chairman and Ian Legg is the K&ESR's new Finance …
The Kent & East Sussex Railway has been recognised for its contribution to Tenterden Town’s Gold Wilder Kent Award 2024 with a certificate presented at a reception, hosted by the Mayor of Tenterden, on Wednesday 25 September 2024. The event, in St Mildred’s Church, was attended by representatives from …
The railway has gained a significant new accolade with recognition in Tripadvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honours businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing the K&ESR among the top 10% of listings of places to visit around the world on Tripadvisor. As the world’s largest travel guidance …
Tenterden Lions donate £1K to Kent & East Sussex Railway Heritage Buildings Fund The Tenterden Lions Club has donated £1,000 to the Kent & East Sussex Railway’s Heritage Buildings Fund to help it complete vital repairs to the town’s iconic station building and signal box. The £1K donation was pledged …
The past, present and future of the Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) came together for a photo to signal the start of the railway's golden anniversary celebrations: 50 years since passenger services resumed on the line on 3rd February 1974. Current K&ESR General Manager Robin Coombes (centre) was joined …
Santa took time out of his busy Christmas schedule at the railway to make a very special collection, helping K&ESR General Manager Robin Coombes to pick up an Event of the Year Bronze Award for the Santa Specials at the Beautiful South Awards for Excellence in Tourism. A …
K&ESR volunteer chief stationmaster Geoff Colvin received his VisitEngland Tourism Superstar award at a glittering awards ceremony and dinner last week (Wednesday 7th June 2023) and he couldn't have had a more appropriate backdrop! The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence were held at Warner Brothers Studios 'The Making of Harry Potter' …
A historic moment took place yesterday (Wednesday 31st May 2023) as the direction sign to Tenterden Town station was reinstated on the wall of The Vine Inn on Tenterden High Street, almost 70 years after it was removed when the light railway closed to passengers. The installation was witnessed by …
To mark the coronation of His Majesty the King Charles III, on Tuesday 16th May 2023 the King’s official representative in East Sussex planted an oak tree at Bodiam station on the Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR). Deputy Lieutenant Major General John Moore-Bick CBE DL (second from the right …
