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FROM IMPRESSIVE HIGH-SPEED HOPS FROM CITY TO COAST, TO LEISURELY STEAM-POWERED JOURNEYS THROUGH AWE- INSPIRING COUNTRYSIDE, IT’ S ALL ABOARD FOR A JOURNEY THROUGH KENT LIKE NO OTHER. WITH PLENTY OF THE COUNTY’ S VERY FINEST ATTRACTIONS RIGHT ON ITS DOORSTEP, OUR WONDERFULLY CONNECTED YET CHARMINGLY HISTORIC RAILWAY NETWORK IS YOUR PERFECT TICKET TO AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY OUT IN THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND.
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HERITAGE RAILS & HIDDEN GEMS
Remarkably spanning hundreds of years, Kent’ s rich and renowned railway heritage is rooted in our development into a thriving go-to destination. Today, with a collection of beloved steam and heritage railways striving to keep the golden age of rail alive, visitors are invited to step back in time aboard some of the county’ s most iconic and lovingly preserved locomotives.
Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden- Bodiam kesr. org. uk
An extraordinary heritage railway boasting over 120 years of rich history and marvellous journeys, and the first light passenger railway in Britain in the early 20th century, the KESR today offers visitors an authentic steam and dieselpowered railway experience through 10.5 miles of enchanting Wealden countryside beginning at Tenterden Town station and ending at Bodiam station. Alongside exceptional Wealden Pullman dining, family extravaganzas and historical showcases, the Kent & East Sussex Railway is also a fantastic mode of transport for exploring nearby attractions.
Beyond the tracks...
Less than a 10-minute walk from Bodium station is majestic monument, Bodiam Castle. A blissfully romantic 14th-century moated castle complete with scenic landscapes, spiral staircases, battlements and a portcullis, Bodium is certain to transport you to the transformative medieval era. Pitch up for a picnic on the grounds or plan a visit to the Wharf Tearoom and Castle View Café for a spot of lunch before your return journey.
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, Hythe- Dungeness rhdr. org. uk
Lovingly coined‘ Kent’ s Mainline in Miniature’, the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway has chugged along 13.5 miles of renowned Romney Marsh landscape since 1927. From the blissful Cinque Port town of Hythe to the famed shores of Dungeness, stopping at the likes of Dymchurch, St Mary’ s Bay and New Romney along the way, RHDR
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