This week (19-26th August)

It’s Ivor the Engine Weekend but first we’re running trains on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, trains depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Trains return from Kemsley Down at 1.35pm, 2.35pm, 3.35pm and 4.45pm.

On Sunday and Monday it’s Ivor the Engine Weekend with live-action story telling and trips behind the famous Welsh engine – you can even by Ivor the Engine DVD! Trains depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Trains return from Kemsley Down at 11.35am, 12,35pm, 1.35pm, 2.35pm, 3.35pm and 4.45pm.

The journey takes 15 minutes each way.

Leader will also be in charge on Monday!

There’s plenty to see and do at Kemsley Down too, particularly the Wheels of Time exercise for children, the museum, shop and Footplate Café so allow two hours for a relaxed visit.

The Footplate Café now has air conditioning so if the breeze off Milton Creek isn’t enough, you can cool down in the Café!

Return fares for the 2019 Season are:

  • Adults – £7
  • Concessions – £6
  • Children (aged 3-15) – £3.50
  • Children (under 3) – free
  • Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) – £20
  • Other fares are available such as rover and single tickets

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Find out about our latest fundraiser for our 50th anniversary – Premier Parts. Premier is now being reassembled ready for display at Gala Weekend in September.

This month (August):

  • Wednesday 21st – ordinary timetable – trains will depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station hourly 1-4pm
  • Sunday 25th – Ivor the Engine Weekend – trains will depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station hourly 11am-4pm
  • Monday 26th – Ivor the Engine Weekend – trains will depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station hourly 11am-4pm
  • Wednesday 28th – ordinary timetable – trains will depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station hourly 1-4pm

Next month:

  • Sunday 1st – ordinary timetable – trains will depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station hourly 11am-4pm
  • Sunday 8th – ordinary timetable – trains will depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station hourly 1-4pm
  • Sunday 15th – ordinary timetable – trains will depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station hourly 1-4pm
  • Sunday 22nd – ordinary timetable – trains will depart Sittingbourne Viaduct station hourly 1-4pm
  • Saturday 28thEnd of Season Gala Weekend – a special timetable will apply from 11am, click the link for more information
  • Sunday 29thEnd of Season Gala Weekend – a special timetable will apply from 11am, click the link for more information.