News from the Kent and East Sussex Railway
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 …
This weekend will be your last chance to travel behind 257 Squadron, the largest locomotive ever to operate at the K&ESR. With a great weather forecast, free kids activities and a super special offer, there's never been a better time to visit! Enter the discount code KGF23 when you book …
Kent & East Sussex Railway - home of VisitEngland's Tourism Superstar! Chief Stationmaster Geoff Colvin steamed to victory, at the conclusion of English Tourism week, after he received 33% of the final online vote ahead of nine other worthy finalists from tourist venues and attractions across England. The prestigious annual …
We were pleased to welcome a local group of young budding engineers, 'Involve Kent', for a special "Junior Engineering Experience" on Saturday with Chris Vine, the author of the Peter's Railway books. These hugely popular experiences enable young people to gain an understanding of science and engineering concepts - pressure, …
Although passenger trains won't be running again until the February half term, that doesn't mean that we're sleeping! This time of year is actually one of our busiest, for it's the time when we undertake much of the infrastructure work that cannot be done when trains are running. So don't …
On behalf of the Kent & East Sussex Railway and all our community, we are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen and offer our condolences to the whole Royal Family at this very sad time, with gratitude for her decades of unfailing public …
Enjoy a celebration of hop picking at Bodiam station The sights, the sounds, smells and even the feel of hop season are all being celebrated this month (10-30 September) at Bodiam station through a series of free activities and displays. Throughout the month, starting on Saturday 10th September, visitors …
Record breaking temperatures are forcing changes to heritage railway operations across the country. Switching to diesel-hauled trains eliminates the threat of a stray spark from a steam locomotive starting a major fire in tinder-dry fields. The Kent & East Sussex Railway found itself in urgent need of more diesel power …
