Description
Events at Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway in Sittingbourne (BWLR) include their Wednesday Diesel Days from February to October.
Easter Family Fun
During the Easter holidays, enjoy Easter rides and their new treasure hunt, I’m Slightly Well-Known, GET ME OUT OF HERE!
Bluebells In The Wood
The one time of year to see an incredible spread of wild Bluebells through the woodland. Plenty of family fun with games, train rides, tractor trailer rides plus vintage tractors, locos, engines and cars displays.
Bredgar’s Golden Anniversary
Join in the celebration of 50 years of the railway, as well as 200 years of commercial rail travel. There will be train rides, live music and displays. Plus, garden games, tractor and trailer rides, a colouring station, train play table, teddy bear treasure hunt and a Best Dressed Teddy Competition! Extra points if Teddy is dressed in '70s clothes!
Lots More
There is also the annual Classic Car and Steam Event Day, the Kent Downs Wood Fair, the Invicta Model Railway Show and Steam Day. There's also the Ghosts in the Woods – Fireside Chills for a Summer’s Eve storytelling evening for adults and teens. There's the Tractor and Train Steam Day and their Annual Gala.
Price
Diesel Days/Easter rides and Treasure Hunt
Adult: £4
Child - 4-16 years: £3
Child - 0-3 years: Free
Treasure Hunt
Included in train ride - hunt and no train: £3
Ghosts in the Woods: £12
Event Days
At Gate/Online
Adult - aged 17 years +: £20/£15*
Child - 4-16 years: £10/£7.50*
Family - 2 adults + 3 children: £50/£40*
Season tickets available
*Booking fees apply.
Runtime
Wednesday Diesel Days
From 19th February to October 2025: 11am-2pm
Easter rides and Treasure Hunt
9th to 11th and 16th to 18th April 2025
Trail: 9am-3pm: Trains: 11am – 1.45pm
Event Days
Bluebells In The Wood
4th May 2025: 10am-4pm
Bredgar’s Golden Anniversary
1st June 2025: 10am - end time TBC provisional on our calendar
Classic Car and Steam Event Day
7th July 2025 - times TBC provisional on our calendar
Kent Downs Wood Fair
12th and 13th July 2025 - times TBC provisional on our calendar
Invicta Model Railway Show and Steam Day
3rd August 2025: times TBC provisional on our calendar
Ghosts in the Woods
9th August 2025: 7.30pm-9.30pm
Tractor and Train Steam Day
7th September 2025: times TBC provisional on our calendar
Annual Gala
5th October 2025.
Accessibility
Most areas are wheelchair friendly, and they endeavour to get blue badge holders close to the entrance for parking and getting on to the train requires the assistance of volunteers for wheelchairs with their ramp.
Facilities
Cafe • Picnic Area • Shop • Free Parking • Toilet • Disabled Toilet
Lots more bluebell events in Kent see our feature here and discover where to see Bluebells in Kent with our guide. Also, check our Things To Do in Kent category for great attractions and activities in the county and the What's On menu for events in Kent. Check out our round-ups and features under the Ideas & Inspiration section for lots more. See Kent, Know Kent!
Picture Credit: © Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway.
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