East Kent Railway

Visit the East Kent Railway for a leisurely trip on a heritage train through the delightful East Kent countryside.

We also have a picnic area, cafe, shop, viewing area, and woodland walks for you to enjoy.

Our volunteers will make you feel welcome on board our trains that take you from Shepherdswell to Eythorne. On site, we have a cafe, open 6 days per week, a woodland walk and miniature and model railways for the kids! A full listing of special events can be found on our website, including the ever popular Santa Specials, vintage vehicle rallies and kids fun events such as Teddy’s Picnic and Easter Bunnies! 

Trains run on Sundays from March to September, including Saturdays and Bank Holidays in the Summer months. We have plenty for you to see at Shepherdswell Station too, with a Visitor Centre housed in a restored signal box, a Miniature Railway, and Walmer Model Railway, which be found in a restored LMS Stainer carriage that was restored to its former glory over 18 months! It is open to the public on all running days, and definitely worth checking out on your visit.

We also do children’s parties, where you can hire your own train for your little one, with all the catering and other bits thrown in as well! You can even have your own disco!

Come and join us for a relaxing day out in the Kent countryside!

Admission:

Adult £6

Senior £5

Child (2 to 15 years) £3

Family (2 adults and up to 2 children) £15

Children under 2 admitted free.   

Opening Times: 

Sundays through March to September. 

Halloween and Santa Specials throughout December.

Open10am to 5pm

Special events may see the site open for extra days.

Shepherdswell is open Tuesday to Sunday for the Cafe and Woodland Walks!