Free Child Tickets at the Kent & East Sussex Railway this Summer

Press Release
16 June 2010

Families can make the most of the summer holidays and treat their children to free days out at the Kent & East Sussex Railway between Monday 26 July and Sunday 22 August.

The Railway offers fantastic value for money days out and this promotion is perfect for the school holidays as it allows up to three children to travel on the railway for free with the purchase of one adult rover ticket costing just £12.80.

Tickets include a return journey to Bodiam station on one of the railway's vintage steam trains, departing from Tenterden station at various times each day between 26 July and 22 August.

To claim free tickets visitors need to download and print a voucher from this website and present it at the booking office at the time of ticket purchase.

The Kent and & East Sussex Railway is one of England's premier steam railways and children will love the excitement of riding on a real steam train.

All the trains have been immaculately restored to their former Edwardian and Victorian glory and traditional values still hold strong at the railway. On the platform, the smartly dressed Station Master waves his flag as the train pulls out of the station, whilst on board, the uniformed ticket inspector tips his hat to passengers as he clips their tickets.

As the train gently puffs along the 10 ½ mile line, families can sit back and enjoy the beautiful views of the Wealden Countryside and Rother Valley.

The return journey from Tenterden station to Bodiam station takes 45 minutes but with the special Rover ticket, families have the opportunity to enjoy a whole day out and hop off at each station to enjoy the delights on offer.

Children will love the play park at Tenterden and the irresistible café's selling delicious treats in the high street. A short walk from Bodiam station is the magnificent Bodiam Castle, where imaginations will run wild as children explore the ruins, including the impressive battlements and historic towers.

At Rolvenden station, visitors can hop off and see the busy loco yard from the viewing platform.

The Railway also offers a variety of catering options on board including tea or coffee with a fresh pastry, a cream tea, ploughman's lunch or children's party boxes.

Families can even enjoy alfresco dining and order one of the railways delicious picnic hampers, which are freshly made and can be collected on arrival. Pre booking is essential and prices are £4.50 per child / £8.50 per adult. Food is available on selected days only, please check the website www.kesr.org.uk

The railway has ample free parking at Northiam and Tenterden stations. Visitors who would like to start their journey at Bodiam can park at the castle for just £2 per day.

Tickets
Kent & East Sussex Railway - up to three free child tickets with the purchase of one adult rover ticket costing £12.80.

For more details telephone 01580 765155, visit www.kesr.org.uk or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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• The Kent & East Sussex Railway is operated by the Kent & East Sussex Railway Co Ltd, a charitable company, limited by guarantee and not having a share capital. Registered charity No. 262481.
• There are parking spaces for the disabled next to the platforms at Tenterden Town and Northiam Stations and toilets for the disabled at Tenterden, Northiam and Bodiam.