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Jolly Roger's Swashbuckling' Train Ride!

Thursday's 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August 2024

Jolly Roger's Swashbuckling' Train Ride!

Ahoy there! 

Bring the whole family along to the Spa Valley Railway for a swashbucklin’ good time as we join Jolly Roger as he tries to find the lost treasure. 

Packed full of slapstick comedy, thrills and spills - its set to be another sell-out show, departing from Tunbridge Wells West at intervals throughout the day. The performance is brought to you by the Radtastic Theatre - the team who brought you “Little Red Riding Hood’s Easter Train Ride”.

The fun begins at Tunbridge Wells West Station before boarding the train at 09:45, 12:30 or 15:10 where the loveable pirate, Jolly Roger warns us of the dastardly treasure thief, Captain Crook. Roger’s ship is wrecked and he needs a new crew - will you help? Once he’s trained up his new recruits, we will all board the steam train to go looking for treasure. Along the way, Jolly Roder will hand out activity packs and colouring pencils to all his crew. 

Upon arrival at Eridge station, everybody will make their way on to the platform to seek out the lost treasure. Who will find it first - Jolly Roger and his crew or Captain Crook? 

Once the treasure has been found, we will all board the train to journey back to Tunbridge Wells, Jolly Roger handing out rewards to all his crew along the way.

Jolly Roger's Swashbuckling' Train Ride Train Ride:
Jolly Roger's adventures start at 09:45, 12:30 or 15:10, they will then depart from Tunbridge Wells West station at 10:15, 12:55 or 15:35 on Thursday's 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th August, returning 1hr later and you can book online now, scroll down to the bottom of the page to book!
Please note that the 15:10 experience does not take place on Thursday 10th or Thursday 24th August.
 
Jolly Roger's Swashbuckling' Train Ride Prices:
  • Adult - £15
  • Senior - £14
  • Child (2-15yrs) - £8
  • Family (2A+2C) - £38
Jolly Roger's Swashbuckling' Train Ride Passengers:
Space is available on board the trains for others that would just like a train ride through the glorious High Weald, all trains run to our Green timetable over the weekend. Prices for train travel without the Jolly Roger's Swashbuckling' Train Ride experience are the same as our standard fares, £15 per adult, £14 per senior, £7.50 per child and £38 per family of 2 adults & 2 children. 

Book tickets

Thu 08 Aug 2024
09:45 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
12:30 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
15:10 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
Thu 15 Aug 2024
09:45 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
12:30 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
15:10 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
Thu 22 Aug 2024
09:45 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
12:30 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
15:10 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
Thu 29 Aug 2024
09:45 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
12:30 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
15:10 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West

Booking information

For the Jolly Roger's Swashbuckling' Train Ride, please book the timed events at 09:45, 12:30 or 15:10 which will have allocated seats for your trip and will feature the events as described.

For standard travel only, please book the 'Steam & Heritage Diesel Train Rides' event, see here for details.

Note that a £10 admin fee applies to all booking alterations.

For our full refund, cancellations and alterations please see here.