Summer Holidays

🚂 All Aboard for a Summer of Fun at Kent & East Sussex Railway! 🌞

🎉Kids go FREE 23rd July – 30th August

Under 16s travel FREE with every fare-paying adult – the perfect excuse for a family day out! Regular services only. 

 NEW this year to celebrate Railway 200

Summer Season Ticket – Just for Locals!

23rd July – 31st August
Live in the TN postcode? Enjoy unlimited travel all summer long! Adults and seniors ride again and again with our season ticket. Just bring proof of address!
 

🌄 Early Bird Summer Explorer most Wednesday and Saturdays in July and August 

Make the most of your day in Bodiam or Tenterden.

Arrive at Bodiam
9.35am by train from Tenterden (dep 8.45am) or
Northiam (dep 9.20am).

Enjoy an all-day visit to the beautiful market
town of Tenterden. Arrive at 10.40am by train from
Bodiam (dep 9.50am) or Northiam (dep 10.05am).
Your Freedom Ticket is valid to return by any of the trains
that day, so hop on board with us!

JULY 23rd, 30th

AUGUST 2nd, 6th, 9th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th, 30th

Rise and shine for a scenic morning adventure – perfect for explorers young and old.

🚂 Diesel Gala Weekend
 Friday 18th – Sunday 20th July

A powerhouse weekend of iconic diesel engines, packed timetables, and even the chance for adults to take the controls!  Shuttle buses from Headcorn Station.

🧸 Train Time UK: Creative Play for Little Locos

🗓 Tuesday 19th – Thursday 21st August
🕥 10:30am – 4:30pm at Tenterden Town Station
All aboard the imagination express! Under-fives will love this hands-on toy train play zone.
 FREE if you are travelling with us!

Book online, Kids go FREE!

🚉 Model Railway Exhibition

 Saturday 30th August, Tenterden Town Station

The Model Railway Exhibition at Tenterden Town Station will feature 10–11 different model railway layouts, along with a selection of traders, including a stall from the K&ESR museum. Visitors will also have the chance to enjoy rides on a 5-inch gauge railway, available in exchange for a donation.

Entry to the Tenterden site on the day will be £5 for adults and £1 for children, or free with valid train travel. All model layouts will be displayed inside the on-site marquee.