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 Frank Stephens the Military Man Holman Frank 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.