Press Release
August 2011

Halloween Fun and Fright Nights at
The Kent & East Sussex Railway

Take a Spooky steam train ride on the Halloween and Fright Night special trains at the Kent & East Sussex Railway in Tenterden this October.

There will be plenty of spine tingling tricks and treats during 'Halloween fun week' from Monday 24 to Friday 28 October. Enjoy spooktacular entertainment at Tenterden station and join in the 'make and take' activities, including the pumpkin carving workshop. All activities are included in the ticket price. Fares £37 for a family, adults £13.50, Senior £12.50, children £8.50.

As the clock strikes 6pm on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 October take a ride from Tenterden to Bodiam Station on the popular 'Fright Night Train'. Enjoy scary face painting, 'make and take' activities and pumpkin carving at Tenterden Station from 4:30pm. Once onboard, be prepared to be frightened silly with ghostly goings on at stations with a firework display and a few surprises along the way. Every child will also receive a delicious snack box for the all-inclusive ticket price of £14.50. Booking essential.

Families are encouraged to come in fancy dress, the scarier the better!

On Fright Nights families can also enjoy scary face painting and join in the pumpkin carving workshop at Tenterden Station from 4:30pm. The stations restaurant will remain open until 6pm and visitors can choose from delicious light meals and snacks.

For more information visit the Kent & East Sussex Railway at www.kesr.org.uk or call 01580 765155.

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Notes to Editors

Halloween fun week 24 to 28 October 2011 – trains leave Tenterden station 10:40s, 11:45d, 1:15s and 2:45d.

S = steam train with onboard catering and limited accommodation for wheelchair users. D = diesel train.

Fares: Family £37 – Adult £13.50 – Senior £12:50 and Child £8.50.

Fright Night Trains 28 and 29 October 2011 – activities at Tenterden station start at 4:30pm and trains depart at 6pm. All seats £14.50 pp (over 18 months) Booking is essential either over the phone 01580 765155 or online at www.kesr.org.uk