Spa Valley Railway

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.

We are open on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th March – Green timetable and Bulleid Pacific 34072 '257 Squadron' in use!

Upcoming events

Steam & Heritage Diesel Train Rides

Steam & Heritage Diesel Train Rides

23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th & 31st March plus April to October 2024!

Fish & Chip Lunches

Fish & Chip Lunches

23rd March, 29th & 30th May, 27th & 28th July plus more!

The Kent Gin Train!

The Kent Gin Train!

23rd March, 25th & 26th May plus more!

Cream Teas

Cream Teas

29th, 30th & 31st March, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 10th & 11th April plus more!

Little Red Riding Hood's Easter Train Ride!

Little Red Riding Hood's Easter Train Ride!

29th, 30th & 31st March and 1st April 2024

The Science Express!

The Science Express!

3rd, 4th, 10th & 11th April 2024

'Thumper' 1317 Purple Timetable Days

'Thumper' 1317 Purple Timetable Days

2nd & 9th April plus more!

Live & Let Dine – The James Bond Spoof Comedy Dinner Experience!

Live & Let Dine – The James Bond Spoof Comedy Dinner Experience!

20th April, 8th June, 7th July, 7th September & 5th October

Day Out With Thomas

Day Out With Thomas

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th April and Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May 2024

Gin, Jazz & Steam!

Gin, Jazz & Steam!

4th May & 15th June 2024

A Taste of Faulty Towers

A Taste of Faulty Towers

6th April, 25th May, 29th June, 27th July, 24th August, 14th September & 12th October

Murder Mystery Fish & Chip Supper

Murder Mystery Fish & Chip Supper

27th April, 18th May, 1st & 22 June, 20th July, 10th & 31st August, 28th September, 26th October & 2nd November

The Kent Cheese Train!

The Kent Cheese Train!

18th, 19th, 25th, 26th & 27th May plus more!

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea

July and August 2024 dates now on sale!

The Kent Whisky Train!

The Kent Whisky Train!

15th & 29th June, 17th & 31st August

Travel for Two: Acorne/VED

Travel for Two: Acorne/VED

Virgin Experience Days Vouchers/ Acorne PLC Vouchers: Redeem

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Dining Trains -

Dining Trains - "Dining in the Weald"

Murder Mystery, Fish & Chip Trains, The Kent Gin, Whisky or Cheese Trains, Cream Teas, Afternoon Tea, James Bond and Faulty Towers Dining Experiences!

Opening Days & Special Events

Opening Days & Special Events

March to October 2024!

Family Events

Family Events

Steam & Diesel Train Rides, Easter Train Rides, Science Express, Kids Fun Days, Day Out With Thomas plus more!

Driver Experience!

Driver Experience!

Steam, Heritage Diesel and Diesel Electric Multiple Unit!

Virgin Experience Days Voucher Redemption

Virgin Experience Days Voucher Redemption

Virgin Experience Days, Acorne and associated vouchers