Special Events for 2008

For the following events, special fares and timetables may apply. See the event page for each event or telephone the booking office on 01580 765155 for further details.

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th February

'A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS'

Tuesday 19th - Thursday 21st February

CHILDREN'S FUN WEEK

Wednesday 5th March
10am - 2pm

Kent Attractions Fair
Come along and meet many attractions from Kent & East Sussex who will be present to talk about their offers for 2008 and collect your brochures from one convenient location.
Accommodation providers and GTO's especially welcome.

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th March

Branch Line Weekend

LSWR Beattie Well Tank 30587

The first departure of each day is at 10.30am, then every 45 minutes thereafteruntil 4.30pm with the last train departing Bodiam at 5.21pm

 

Ticket prices
Adult £12
Senior £11
Child £7

No Family tickets this weekend.
Saturday 29th March

Kent's BIG DAY OUT

Sunday 6th April

Open Day

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th April

Grandparent's Weekend
Free travel for Grandparents when accompanied by full fare paying under 11's. This offer is limited to one adult to one qualifying child.

Tuesday 15th - Thursday 17th April

Artists' Days
This event is open to all bona fide artists. During these days artists can draw, paint or sketch their favourite scene of the railway in preparation for their entry to an exhibition and sale of work and competition in August. There's a £5 entry fee but unlimited travel is available on the railway.
Please contact our Events Coordinator, Ann Quarterman on 01580 765155 or email ann@kesr.org.uk

Saturday 3rd - Monday 5th May

POSTER

The Great K&ESR Gala Weekend

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May

POSTER

40's Weekend

Tuesday 20th - Thursday 22nd May

Evacuation Week

Monday 26th May

Open Day
A great opportunity to see behind the scenes of the Carriage & Wagon dept, the Locomotive dept. and many other railway departments including catering, operating, museum and signalling. There's opportunities to speak with engine crew and station staff about their roles so if you're interested joining us as a volunteer in any capacity even for a few hours per month you'll be very welcome.

Tuesday 27th - Friday 30th May



POSTER

Children's Fun Week
Make & Play activities in the Craft Tent.
Bouncy Castle & Face Painting
Green Timetable and normal fares apply

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June

' A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS'

Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June






Strawberry Express
Strawberries & Cream on a steam train- Go on, indulge yourself with a taste of summer.
Book online or telephone 01580 765155

Our strawberry feast is freshly prepared using only the finest produce aboard the train by our Chef. Only available on the weekend advertised, the treat will enhance any trip on the railway. We will reserve seats for a single trip although your ticket is valid as an All-Day Rover allowing an immediate return or time to spend at the destination. Your strawberry tea is served to your table. The single journey takes around 50 minutes, ample time to enjoy your food.

£17.20 Adult, £16.20 OAP & £11.70 child...... including fare

For that extra special touch, add a half bottle of Champagne
for only £12

Sunday 29th June

Eastbourne and District Mini Club

Mini Pilgrimage Charity Day. See approximately 30 Minis during their stop-over at Tenterden Station from 12noon.

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July

Download an application form

Local Produce Fair
Full steam service - Red Timetable applies
Produce stalls will be at Tenterden & Bodiam stations giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy two markets. All produce offered for sale will have been grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, processed or made in the south-east of England.
Interested in having a stall? Please contact Ann Quarterman, Events Coordinator on 01580 765155 or email ann@kesr.org.uk

Sunday 13th & Sunday 20th July

South Eastern Sundays
Travel on SE&CR stock behind our SE&CR 'P' Class locomotive - it's a great photographic opportunity too!
Red Timetable applies
Departs from Tenterden at 11:45am & 2:20 pm

Monday 28th July - Saturday 16th August

Although this locomotive is programmed to operate every day it may be prudent to telephone prior to your visit to ensure it is. 01580 765155

Visiting Engine
From the North York Moors Railway - GWR 0-6-2 Tank 6619

Tuesday 5th - Thursday 7th August

POSTER

All Aboard with Ivor

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August

Art Exhibition

Sunday 7th September

Morris Minor Car Rally

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September
Download a poster

The famous Hoppers' Weekend at Bodiam

Plus the MX5 South-East Owners Club Rally at Tenterden

Monday 15th - Thursday 18th September

Pensioners Treat - £7.50 a seat !

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th September

'A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS'

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October

Tenterden Folk Festival

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October

Austin Counties Car Rally

Monday 27th - Friday 31st October

HALLOWEEN

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th
Saturday 20th - Wednesday 24th December

Festive Programme

Saturday 27th - Thursday 1st Jan 2009

Post Christmas Running

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