Days Out
Great days out with Kent & East Sussex Railway
Swinging 1940s weekend - May 14 -15 Tenterden station will come alive with the sounds of the
40s and enthusiasts of the era can browse a range of civilian and military vehicles, privately owned and fully restored to their former wartime glory. There will even be the opportunity to look inside a recreated World War II Anderson Shelter. Entertainment will include live music, fire fighting demonstration, stalls featuring custom made 40s and 50s clothing and The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight* has confirmed a Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane will display at the railway on Saturday May 14. Visitors can also take advantage of a full steam train service between
Tenterden and Bodiam. *All flying is subject to weather, serviceability and operational commitments.
Action-packedMay half term- May 31 – June 3 Enjoy fun-packed activity days during the May half term, and all activities are free when you purchase a train ticket. The fun and games will take place at Tenterden Station between 10am and 4:30pm. Children can enjoy arts and crafts events and a bouncy castle throughout the day. There is also a special offer throughout fun week when the railway’s family ticket will cost only £30 instead of £37
Treat dad to a vintage steamtrain ride on Father’s Day - June 19 This Father’s Day treat includes a return journey on one of the railway’s stunning vintage steam trains, where dad can choose from a delicious home- made ploughman’s lunch or cream tea, and complemented with a bottle of the railway’s very own beer, “Dad’s Delight” or a soft drink option. Ticket includes an amusing caricature of dad, which will be drawn during the train ride. Trains depart at 1.15pm and 3.30pm. Pre booking is essential.
Were you, or do you know of someone who was on the last passenger train which travelled between Robertsbridge and Tenterden on June 11 1961? Passengers from this historic day are invited to contact the Kent & East Sussex Railway to be part of a re- enactment journey, on the original locomotives, taking place on June 11 2011 to mark the 50-year anniversary of this event. On this date the railway will also be celebrating the formation of the Preservation Society, which restored the railway after its closure in 1961. After 13 years, the railway was saved and the society set about restoring the line, from Tenterden to Bodiam. Those who remember the railway’s historic last journey and want to relive the experience again will be able to do so on the 10.40am departure from Tenterden. To reserve your place, please contact the booking office for details on 01580 785155 or visit
www.kesr.org.uk
Kent & East Sussex Railway TENTERDEN · NORTHIAM · BODIAM
Events in May and June
1940s WEEKEND - 14th & 15th May Re-live the forties lifestyle with period vehicles, music, dancing, fashion and travel by steam train.
Saturday 14th - a display by the Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight sponsored
by Hastings Printing Company Ltd.
HALF TERM FUN WEEK - 31st May to 3rd June K&ESR Family Ticket reduced to £30.
THE LAST TRAIN COMMEMORATION - 11th June Marking 50 years of the last pasenger train and the formation
of the Preservation Society. CAMRA BEER FESTIVAL - 18th June
Featuring great live music, BBQ and a fine selection of ales. FATHERS DAY - 19th June
A treat for all fathers. Pre-booking essential.
See
kesr.org.uk or our facebook page for up-to-date offers and information. Tel: 01580 765155 ·
www.kesr.org.uk
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