The Colonel Stephens Railway Museum
Recording the Career of Holman Fred Stephens, Light Railway Promoter,
Engineer and Manager, His Family, His Railways and His Successors.
"This extraordinary collection of materials, vividly telling the story of Colonel Stephens and his exotic collection of bizarre railways" - Sir Neil Cossons, Director, National Science Museum
"One of the best - and intelligently set-out - Railway Museums I have ever seen" - Basil Howard on TripAdvisor.
For more information on the history of the railway please follow the links below.
Introduction to the Museum Colonel Holman Fred Stephens the Military Man Holman Fred Stephens at Work
Kent and East Sussex Railway The Cavell Van
Ashover light Railway Burry Port Gwendraeth Valley Cranbrook and Paddock Wood Railway South Eastern Railway East Kent Light Railway
Edge Hill Light Railway Festiniog and Welsh Highland Railways North Devon Cornwall Junction Plymouth Devonport South Western Junction
Rye and Camber Tramway Selsey Tramway Sheppey Light Railway Shropshire Montgomeryshire Snailbeach District Railway
The Weston Point light Railway Weston Clevedon Portishead
Opening Times
The Museum normally opens from Easter until the end of October, and will be open every day that our trains are operating.
There is no admission charge for entry but donations for its upkeep are very welcome.
Admission to the Cavell Van at Bodiam Station is free but donations for its upkeep are very welcome.
Dogs
Dogs are not normally admitted, except for assistance dogs.
Facilities for Visitors with Disabilities
Wheelchair access is available to all areas, except for viewing one of the video presentations which involves negotiating two steps.
Bookshop
The Museum has its own bookshop, selling a wide range of second-hand books in the foyer.
Archives and Research
Museum staff are always on hand to offer advice and guidance but are not able to offer research facilities. Access to the Archive may be obtained by agreeing a mutually convenient appointment with the Curator.
Contact Details
The John Miller Building
Tenterden Town Station
Station Road
Tenterden
Kent TN30 6HE
Telephone: 01732 809143. However, the Museum is not manned every day and on days when the Museum is closed, the KESR general enquiry number may be used instead (01580 765155).
Email: museum@kesr.org.uk