Kent and East Sussex Railway
Tenterden, Kent/Sussex border
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The Kent and East Sussex Railway runs heritage trains from Tenterden Town across the county border to Bodiam, calling at Rolvenden, Wittersham Road and Northiam. A return trip makes a relaxed half day, with the Colonel Stephens Railway Museum and dining trains on selected dates. Families and rail fans will both enjoy it.
Highlights
- Heritage trains between Tenterden and Bodiam
- Stations at Rolvenden, Wittersham Road and Northiam
- Colonel Stephens Railway Museum
- Wealden Pullman dining train
Good to know
- Dogs on short leads are welcome on standard timetable trains but not in the museum, dining train, catering areas or first class
- Allow 20 minutes to buy or collect tickets on arrival
Getting there
Kent and East Sussex Railway, Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HEParking: Free car parking at Tenterden Town and Northiam stations.
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Nearby
Image: Chapel DownChapel Down
Chapel Down's estate near Tenterden is home to its vineyards, winery, shop and The Swan restaurant. Book a guided tour with a tutored tasting, or drop in to walk the vineyard on a self-guided route and order a wine flight at the tasting bar. It suits couples and groups looking for a relaxed afternoon.
Image: Smallhythe PlaceSmallhythe Place
Smallhythe Place is the early 16th-century home of the Victorian actor Ellen Terry, near Tenterden. Her house is now a museum of her theatrical life, and the 17th-century thatched Barn Theatre still stages live performances. The cottage garden, rose arbour, orchard and ponds make a gentle stroll before tea.
Image: The C.M Booth CollectionThe C.M. Booth Collection of Historic Vehicles
The C.M. Booth Collection is a motor museum in Rolvenden, built around a unique collection of Morgan three-wheel cars from 1909 to 1935. Alongside them are vintage cars, a van, motorcycles, bicycles and cases of toy and model cars. It suits motoring fans and curious families for about an hour.