East Kent Railway
Shepherdswell, East Kent
Image: East Kent RailwayThe East Kent Railway is a heritage line on the old Kent Coalfield route, running a four-mile round trip between Shepherdswell and Eythorne through chalk cuttings and the Golgotha Tunnel. Around the station there is a visitor centre, museum, model railway, miniature railways in The Knees Woodland and the Colonel's Café. It is a gentle half day for families and railway fans.
Highlights
- Four-mile round trip through the Golgotha Tunnel
- Restored heritage trains
- Miniature railways in The Knees Woodland
- Walmer Model Railway and EKR museum
- Colonel's Café
Good to know
- Trains run mainly on Sundays, so check dates before you travel
- Some older rolling stock may not have wheelchair spaces
Getting there
East Kent Railway, Station Road, Shepherdswell, Dover, Kent, CT15 7PD
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