How long is the ride on the Bluebell Railway?

The Bluebell Railway is an 11 mi (17.7 km) heritage line almost entirely in West Sussex in England, except for Sheffield Park which is in East Sussex….

Bluebell Railway
Operated by	Bluebell Railway Preservation Society
Stations	4
Length	11 mi (17.7 km)
Preserved gauge	4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

Can you take your own food on the Bluebell Railway?

Picnic areas – these are available at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes and Kingscote. Covered areas are available beneath platform canopies and in the Waiting Rooms at both Horsted Keynes and Kingscote. Snacks can also be eaten on board the train.

How much is train Tenterden?

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
2 Adults & up to 3 Children or 1A + 4Children	£49.00
Age 3 – 15 yrs	£11.50
Return	£17.00

Can you take a picnic on Bluebell Railway?

The picnic area behind platform 2 is the perfect place to sit with a traditional picnic as you watch the trains steam past.

Does Bluebell Railway have a webcam?

Watch our webcams to see what’s happening at Bluebell Railway in real time! We now have webcams streaming live from Sheffield Park, Kingscote and East Grinstead. These webcams will be streaming when passenger services are running. You can see our timetables here.

Where does the Bluebell Railway start and finish?

Bluebell Railway runs across 11 miles from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead in Sussex, stopping at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote.

Can you walk at the Bluebell Railway?

A country walk for more experienced walkers to and from Kingscote Station and the celebrated Bluebell Steam Railway.

How long is the Spa Valley Railway journey?

5.5 mi

Spa Valley Railway
Length	5.5 mi (8.9 km)
Preserved gauge	4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Commercial history
Closed	1985

Is Bluebell Railway good for kids?

Yes, Bluebell Railway is wheelchair friendly. Is Bluebell Railway pushchair friendly? Yes, Bluebell Railway have stated they are pushchair friendly.

Who owns the Bluebell Railway?

The Society, and thus its Trustees and members, own a majority shareholding in the Railway (a not-for profit company), and set the overall policy of the Railway. The Bluebell Railway has grown through the strength of its members which now totals over 10,000.

How many locomotives does the Bluebell Railway have?

The Bluebell Railway has the UK’s largest and most comprehensive collection of locomotives from the former Southern Railway and its three main constituents….Locomotive Stock List.

	London Brighton & South Coast Railway (LB&SCR)
	British Railways Diesel locomotives
D4106	(09018) Class 09 350hp Shunter 0-6-0DE 1961 Operational

What are the stations on the Bluebell Railway?

Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes and Kingscote stations were all built in traditional ‘Queen Anne’ style in 1882 by the London Brighton and South Coast Railway and have all, especially Horsted Keynes, been seen regularly on television and in films, including Downton Abbey, Muppets Most Wanted movie and Churchill’s Secret …

Can you walk around Weir Wood Reservoir?

This 280 acre reservoir has a super waterside walking path running around its perimeter. The western end of the reservoir is a protected nature reserve and bird sanctuary designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Where does the Spa Valley Railway go?

We are the railway with “A DESTINATION AT EVERY STATION!” Steam & Heritage Diesel trains operate throughout the year between Tunbridge Wells West & Eridge with intermediate stations at High Rocks & Groombridge.

How long is the Spa Valley Polar Express?

2 – 2.5 hours
How long does the experience last? We recommend allowing 2 – 2.5 hours for the whole experience.

Where does the Bluebell Railway start?

Sheffield Park
Bluebell Railway runs across 11 miles from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead in Sussex, stopping at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote.

Can you walk Bough Beech reservoir?

This walk is open all year round! This circular walk guides the keen wildlife watcher and enthusiast to some of the best local spots to see special species like the nightingale.

How much does it cost to go on the Bluebell Railway?

Visitors coming to Bluebell Railway via National Rail can enjoy all day travel for two people for the price of one. One adult (or child) is admitted free of charge when accompanied by one adult who pays the full adult price, unless otherwise stated on the pages of daysoutguide.co.uk website.

Is the Bluebell Railway open in East Sussex?

The Bluebell Railway is open and complying with the relevant tier restrictions. The railway runs between Sheffield Park in East Sussex and East Grinstead in West Sussex. Both counties have been placed in Tier 2 (high alert) which allows businesses to operate in a Covid-secure manner.

Can Blue Peter badge holders get into the Bluebell Railway for free?

The Bluebell Railway is one of over 200 attractions throughout the UK that Blue Peter badge holders can get into for free. At Bluebell Railway, Blue Peter badge holders with a valid badge card are eligible for free One Day Unlimited Travel.

Can you get into the Blue Peter Railway for free?

Free travel with a Blue Peter Badge! The Bluebell Railway is one of over 200 attractions throughout the UK that Blue Peter badge holders can get into for free. At Bluebell Railway, Blue Peter badge holders with a valid badge card are eligible for free One Day Unlimited Travel.