Press Release
24 January 2011

'Kids for a Quid' Half Term Offer at the Kent & East Sussex Railway and the National Trust's Bodiam Castle

The Kent & East Sussex Railway and Bodiam Castle have collaborated on a special promotion to offer great days out for families at affordable prices this half term.

Available between 22 and 25 February 2011, Kids for a Quid offers families the chance to enjoy rides on the Kent & East Sussex Railway for just £1 per child and a free children's 'Sir Edward's Quest' activity in the castle.

To take advantage of the offers families need to visit the Railway's website (www.kesr.org.uk) and print off the railway voucher, which allows up to 2 children to travel for only £1 each during half term (22 Feb to 25 Feb) with one full paying adult or senior citizen (£13.50 & £12.50 respectively per ticket) as well as Bodiam Castle's activity voucher, which entitles free child entry into 'Sir Edward's Quest'.

Passengers can board the beautifully restored vintage steam trains at Tenterden Station, which will take them along the 10 ½ mile line to Bodiam station, passing through the Rother Valley.

Bodiam Castle is a short walk from the station and upon arrival families can present their 'Kids for a Quid' train tickets to receive discounted entry into the castle and their printed castle activity voucher, to receive free entry into the children's activity trail 'Sir Edward's Quest' (normally £2 per child).

The historic ruins of Bodiam Castle are the ideal location for the Quest which takes children on a treasure hunt around the castle to find the clues to claim a prize.

'Sir Edward's Quest' is available between 10:30am and 3pm from 22 to 25 February. All train tickets include a return journey to Tenterden station between 10:00am and 3:00pm.

The journey to Bodiam station from Tenterden station takes approximately 45 minutes and there is free parking at Tenterden station.

The Kent & East Sussex Railway is renowned for their innovative promotions and this is just one of many on offer throughout 2011, for more information please visit www.kesr.org.uk

Half Term Promotion Prices

Kent & East Sussex Railway: child tickets £1, adult Rover £13.50. (Max two child tickets per 1 adult / senior citizen ticket purchased) Visit www.kesr.org.uk to download and print the voucher

Bodiam Castle: 'Sir Edwards Quest' is free with the presentation of a special promotional voucher, available on the K&ESR website, £2 without. Reduced castle entry when arriving by train: Adult £5 and child £2.50.

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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Editors Notes:

• Normal Railway prices: Child 3-15 £8.50, Adult £13.50, senior citizen £12.50, family (2 adults and up to 3 children or 1 adult and up to 4 children) £37.00
• Normal Bodiam Castle Gift Aid Admission: (Standard Admission prices in brackets): adult £6.40 (£5.80), child £3.20 (£2.90), family £17 (£15)
• Tenterden and Northiam are situated on the A28 between Ashford and Hastings and both stations have spacious car parks which are free. Please note that there is no parking at Bodiam Station so passengers are advised to park and ride from Tenterden or Northiam
• 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