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10th Anniversary Celebrations at the K&ESR's Hoppers Weekend 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 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 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 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 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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DescriptionFebruary Half-term WeekFree child tickets to Kent & East Sussex Railway and Bodiam Castle
The promotion is a joint partnership between the Kent & East Sussex Railway and The National Trust, which allows up to three children to travel on the railway for free with the purchase of one adult train ticket (costing £12.80). Children can also enjoy free admission to Bodiam Castle with the presentation of a valid train ticket! (Offer limited to 1 free child per full paying adult admission costing £5.80 including gift aid). Train tickets include a return journey to Bodiam station on one of the railway’s vintage steam or diesel trains, departing from Tenterden station between 10:40am and 2:45pm everyday between 16 and 19 February. To claim free tickets visitors need to print a voucher from the website www.kesr.org.uk 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 visitors love the excitement of riding through the beautiful countryside on the vintage carriages which have been restored to their Victorian and Edwardian glory. Children will watch with excitement as the guard waves his flag as the train departs each station before watching out for the friendly uniformed ticket inspector who will clip the children’s tickets to make the perfect souvenir to take home. Children should also keep an eye out for Mr Mystery, the railway’s very own magician who’s coming to entertain everyone with spell binding magic tricks. During the week, as well as free child entry to the Castle, Bodiam Castle is also hosting a variety of events for families. For an extra £2 (plus adult entry fee) families can enjoy The Knights Trail, where they follow a special trail and claim a reward from a real knight in shining armour, and “Dress to Impress” which gives the opportunity to try on armour or medieval clothes. The last return train to Tenterden leaves Bodiam station at 3:45pm every day so everyone can be home in time for tea! The journey to Bodiam station from Tenterden station takes 45 minutes and there is ample free parking at Tenterden station. Half-term Week Train Times Between 16 and 19 February trains depart from Tenterden station at 10.40am (steam) 11.45am (diesel) 1.15pm (steam) 2.45pm (diesel). In order to visit Bodiam Castle passengers will need to be on first three train departures from Tenterden. Last train departs Bodiam Station at 3.45pm. Tickets Kent & East Sussex Railway - up to three free child tickets with the purchase of one adult rover ticket costing £12.80. Bodiam Castle – one free child entry with every adult ticket purchased costing £5.80 (including gift aid). For more details telephone 01580 765155 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Venue
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Beat the winter blues during February half term with a visit to the Kent and East Sussex Railway from Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 February, when children can enjoy a free steam train ride and entry to the historic Bodiam Castle when travelling with a full paying adult.