Kent & East Sussex Railway

England's Finest Rural Light Railway

 

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10th Anniversary Celebrations at the K&ESR's Hoppers Weekend

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On the 11th and 12th September, visitors to Bodiam station can enjoy a whole weekend of "opping nostalgia" as the Kent & East Sussex Railway hosts its tenth annual Hop Pickers Weekend. The event is open from 10.30am to 6:00pm each day. Saturday's evening entertainment is free to enter and the beer tent and BBQ will be open.

Carriage Maintenance Building Extension Appeal - click here for more information

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The Kent & East Sussex Railway in Tenterden has launched an appeal to raise £200,000 to double the capacity of its main carriage maintenance building at Tenterden station. The expansion is needed to provide sufficient high quality trains to operate the current train time table which currently carries 90,000 passengers annually.

Pensioner's treat, £7.50 a seat at the Kent & East Sussex Railway!

From 14 to 16 September 2010 anyone over 60 years of age can enjoy a great value day out when they visit The Kent & East Sussex Railway, as all Senior Rover tickets will cost just £7.50 each! (Usually £11.80). Visitors can enjoy a 21-mile nostalgic steam train ride in beautifully restored carriages on a journey through picturesque countryside between Tenterden and Bodiam Stations.

Cavell Van Restoration Appeal - Latest Progress Report - click here for more information

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We need to raise £35,000 to restore the van in time for the National Service of Remembrance on 11 November 2010. The ‘Cavell Van’, built in 1919, is important in the railway preservation movement for being the prototype of a class of vans used for mail and luggage on express passenger trains from the 1920s.

Visit Our Kent & East Sussex Railway Photo Albums - Updated 13th August

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Our Photo Album contains 100's of images taken by Lewis Brockway in several collections including our Steam & Diesel Gala's, 1940's & 70's weekends and Thomas & Friends 65th Anniversary. We also have a Volunteers Photo Album available for viewing from the main menu link.

NEW DVD - Available From The K&ESR Online Store

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Now available - Kent and East Sussex Railway on Parade 2002-2009. All the events on the railway between 2002 and 2009 are recalled on this 90 minute DVD. Features galas, visiting engines, events, behind the scenes and much more. £13.00 inc VAT, Click on the title to purchase online.

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Group Visits PDF Print E-mail

coach_party_at_tenterdenGroup Travel on The Kent & East Sussex Railway for parties of 20+ or 15+ if taking one of our joint itineraries.

 

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Photo courtesy of Bill Oates PA

To Help You Plan Your Outing Our 2010 Group Visits leaflet is available upon request, telephone 01580 765155 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We'll gladly send you a copy. Alternatively, you can download a pdf copy of the leaflet using the link below.



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The following information should help you plan and budget your outing.

Please use the fare table and any catering options you would like to calculate the cost per person. A typical example is set out below to help.

Remember to take 10% off the total fare cost.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of your proposed visit please telephone a member of the customer service team on 01580 765155 any weekday between 9.00am and 5.00pm or between 9:00am - 2:00pm at weekends.

 

TRAIN FARES

 

Single

Return

Adult

£9.50

£12.80

Senior Citizen

£8.50

£11.80

Child (under 16)

£6.00

£ 7.80


Example:

22 adults, 24 senior citizens & 4 children would like to book a return train journey with half taking a Ploughman’s Lunch and half taking a Cream Tea.

FARES 22 @ £12.80 = 
24 @ £11.80 = 
4 @ £7.80 = 
SUB TOTAL

Less 10% discount (£59.60)

£281.60
£283.20
£  31.20
£596.00

£536.40

CATERING

Plus….. 25 Cream Teas @ £4.90 =  
25 Ploughman’s Lunches@ £5.95 =  
SUB TOTAL

 

£122.50
£148.75
£271.25

Add FARE to FOOD

£536.40
£271.25
£807.65

A SAVING of £59.60on fares

=A Grand Total of £807.65

ON-TRAIN CATERING

PRICES HELD FROM 2008


Tea or Coffee with a fresh Pastry

£3.50


Cream Tea

Two scones, butter, cream & jam served with a selection of cakes and tea or coffee

£4.90


Ploughman’s Lunch

A traditional Cheddar and ham Ploughman’s served with tea or coffee (fruit tart & cream for an additional £2.50)

£5.95


Children’s Party Boxes

Combine the excitement of a steam train trip with a special Birthday tea. Children have individual party boxes packed with food and drink, whilst adults may enjoy a ploughman's lunch or cream tea (see below). It's a real treat for the whole family - because we do all the preparation, as well as the cleaning up!

£3.00


Picnic Hampers
Let us prepare a sumptuous hamper for you and your companions, which will be ready for collection when you arrive at Tenterden Station.


£4.50 child, £8.50 adult.


Please note that any of these catering options can be taken on either a return
(approx.1¾ hrs) or single journey (45 minutes).



The fares above are for single or return travel between Tenterden & Bodiam ONLY, other fares are available - please enquire for details.

 Advance booking is necessary for all group packages. It means that you, the customer has peace of mind in knowing that your booking is made and that we have reserved the seating and the staff are prepared for your visit.

A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking with the balance of payment and final confirmed numbers required ten days prior to the date of travel.

We value the business brought to the Railway by group organisers and coach operators.

A warm welcome also awaits your coach driver at Tenterden Station. He or she qualifies for FREE TRAVEL on the same train as the booked party with refreshments as booked or will be made welcome with refreshments in the Station Refreshment Rooms.

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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 January 2010 12:21 )
 

K&ESR Daily News

Thursday 2nd September

Today we are running our Green Service, 3 steam and 2 heritage diesel departures each day. First train (steam) leaves Tenterden at 10.40.

Next Special Event

Saturday 11 and
Sunday 12 September

Visitors to Bodiam station can enjoy a whole weekend of "opping nostalgia" as the Kent & East Sussex Railway hosts its tenth annual Hop Pickers Weekend.  More info

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