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13th & 14th June, 5th July, 8th and 9th August & 20th September 2025
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Hop on board our Kent Real Ale Train to enjoy a pint or a few whilst travelling through the High Weald!Enjoy a train ride through the High Weald with friends and/or family while sipping some local real ales! For each train, we select local breweries and cideries from Kent and the surrounding counties. Regular breweries include Westerham, Harvey's, Pig & Porter, and we also feature beers from other parts of the United Kingdom, many of which are not typically found in Kent.
Your onboard experience will usually last approximately two and a half hours (sometimes longer on event days). Our bar carriage will also have a selection of hot beverages, soft drinks and snacks for you to purchase during the journey.
Did you know our Tunbridge Wells West station is located just a pleasant 15-minute walk from the mainline station on the line between Tonbridge & Hastings? With a great selection of pubs between the mainline and us, you could enjoy a beer or two from a local establishment before or after your visit to us and leave the car at home!
Cuckoo Line Real Ale Train – Friday 13th & Saturday 14th June!On Friday, 13th and Saturday, 14th June, our Real Ale Train will take place during our Cuckoo Line Gala, commemorating 60 years since the famous line between Eridge and Hailsham closed. Trains will be operating throughout the day, and your RAT tickets will be valid from 18:00 onwards. Beer and cider will be available on the 19:30 departure from Tunbridge Wells West, and trains are operating until 23:00. Please feel free to visit our bar during the journey to purchase snacks to eat on board.
What’s included?
Real Ales and Ciders at our Cuckoo Line Gala – Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June!
Lakedown Brewery – East Sussex
Gun Brewery – East Sussex
Seacider – East Sussex
2025 Dining Trains Drinks Menu
Terms & Conditions for all dining trains can be found by clicking this link.
This event is only suitable for individuals aged 18 and above. ID will be required on the evening prior to the consumption or purchase of alcohol.
This event is only suitable for people aged 18+. ID will be required on the evening prior to the consumption or purchase of alcohol.
Note that a £10 admin fee applies to all booking alterations.
For our full refund, cancellations and alterations please see here.
We regret that there can be no refund or transfer to a future date for ‘no show’ customers. The Spa Valley Railway still incurs charges for its services which must be paid to our suppliers. We recommend taking out a form of insurance to protect yourself if necessary. To re-book you will be required to pay the full fare again.
FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND VIA THIS LINK
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