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Spa Valley Railway Steams ahead with its annual beer festival

All Aboard for the 16th Real Ale & Cider Festival at the Spa Valley Railway Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 October 2026 - The Spa Valley Railway is preparing to transform its five-mile heritage line into an unmissable celebration of great beer, cider, live music, food...

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Returns Across England for Christmas 2026

Families across England can climb aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride this Christmas as the acclaimed immersive experience returns to five destinations for 2026: Tunbridge Wells in Kent, Buckfastleigh in Devon, Wensleydale in North Yorkshire, Birmingham Moor Street...

New Venue added to the ‘Build It Live’ 2026 Exhibition Lineup

Image above by David Barbour ‘Build It Live’ has today announced the dates for its 2026 exhibitions, which will take place in three key locations across the UK in Kent, Malvern, and Exeter. Recognised as the go-to exhibition for self builders, renovators and home...

Squerryes Restaurant Westerham

BRIDGERTON COMES TO SQUERRYES COURTWith a 300-year history Squerryes, in Westerham, near Sevenoaks, is known for its award-winning vintage sparkling wines and has a well-deserved reputation for its popular Winery Restaurant, Cellar Door, Estate Deli and Garden Café....

Book the Kent Cheese Train Experience on the Spa Valley Railway

Join the Kent Cheese Train on the Spa Valley Railway in 2025 The Kent Cheese Train is back for 2025 at the Spa Valley Railway which operates trains between Tunbridge Wells and Eridge will delight cheese lovers as its now possible to book a place on board the...

Vineyard & Steam Tours

Vineyard & Steam Tours with Wildwood Vineyard & Spa Valley RailwayThe 2025 Vineyard & Steam Tours are now available to book. The experience will include Wine Tastings at Wildwood Vineyard in Eridge and a steam train ride on the historic Spa Valley Railway in...

Sunday Lunch Steam Trains

Sunday Lunch Steam Trains return to the Spa Valley Railway in Tunbridge Wells Sunday Lunch Steam Trains return to the Spa Valley Railway in Tunbridge Wells will return to this steam railway in the near future but in the meantime there are several other dining...

Enjoy unforgettable Dining Experiences on a Steam Train with a Murder Mystery Evening

Enjoy unforgettable Dining Experiences on a Steam Train with a Murder Mystery Evening Enjoy unforgettable Dining Experiences on a Steam Train with a Murder Mystery Evening. The events for 2025 can be booked on the following dates on the Spa Valley Railway....

Merriments Gardens invites visitors to enjoy autumn colour, wildlife and seasonal café treats

Merriments Gardens and Conservatory Café in East Sussex is inviting visitors to enjoy the best of autumn, as its four-acre country gardens shift into rich seasonal colour. Trees turn shades of orange, red, russet and gold, while late-flowering plants, grasses and...

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