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ROMNEY , HYTHE AND DYMCHURCH RAILWAY wondrous beaches including the golden sands of Dymchurch , this railway will provide you with an opportunity to explore this beautiful corner of Kent . A truly unique and memorable way to experience both the coast and country and everything they have to offer - from medieval churches to quintessential towns - there is bound to be something for all members of the family to enjoy .
Kent is home to another light railway that was built out of a passion for trains and transport , the Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway , which started in 1975 and was built by a group of friends . Now blending into the North Kent Downs , its main objective and ethos remains to be committed to the preservation of steam locomotives in a form which enables railway enthusiasts , the general public and children to appreciate how important this type of energy was to industry for over 100 years . The locomotives cannot be shown undertaking the industrial duties for which they were built , but instead have all been restored to their original specifications and are run as part of small goods or passenger trains . To this end , the passenger coaches have a period look and the collection of goods vehicles is varied . Warren Woods station is situated near the main Hollingbourne to Sittingbourne road , about a mile south of Bredgar village , and the station is also the headquarters of the railway where the workshops , locomotive shed and teamroom are situated . Not only can visitors travel on board the trains and visit the station and tearooms , The Bredgar and Wormshill Railway also offer driving days , private hire and host lots of exciting events throughout the year .
For a truly nostalgic , magical journey through Kent ’ s most beautiful and picturesque countryside , the Kent and East Sussex Railway allows passengers to travel back in time starting at Tenterden Town station and chugging 10.5 miles to Bodiam station . Originally part of a larger system which operated between Headcorn and Robertsbridge , the Kent and East Sussex Railway was the very first light railway to be constructed , being fully equipped with full-size trains , but having steep gradients and operating at low speed . Passenger trains ran from 1900 until 1954 , but an ambitious scheme to reopen the railway from Tenterden was proposed , although it was not until 1974 that the first trains were able to run on a short section of line . The registered charity that now owns and operates the line was able to finally restore services to Bodiam in time for the centenary of the line in 2000 , today offering a marvellous day out for visitors .
UP IN THE AIR
The ultimate way to achieve a birdseye view of The Garden of England is with Lydd Air Sightseeing Tours . Enjoy a
Champagne and canapés reception before a pre-flight briefing with the captain . Tours take place on Saturdays during the early evening , giving passengers a totally unique perspective with vision ahead and below from large panoramic windows that offer unrivalled photographic opportunities . As well as the White Cliffs Tour , a 25-minute flight that operates over the sea and gives an opportunity to view this awe-inspiring coastline , there is also a Romney Marsh tour that takes 15 minutes and instead has views over the sweeping Camber Sands , quaint Rye Harbour , picturesque rural village of Appledore and the surreal Romney Marshes .
Plane experiences in Kent are vast and varied including incredible trips that will get the adrenaline pumping and are certain to be remembered for a lifetime . One of the most iconic experiences is without a doubt the Fly with a Spitfire Experience by Aero Legends from Headcorn Aerodrome . A spine-tingling mix of aerial artistry and flying theatre , the Spitfire suddenly appears as your wingman as you , in a helicopter , fly within smiling distance . A plane synonymous with Kent , watch it dance and manoeuvre around you with breathtaking ease . Your trip also includes photography for a cherished memento . This experience is not only exciting but extremely emotive , flying in the very airspace where some of the most intense battles were fought . The sight of the Spitfire being put through its paces will take
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