Celebrate the Last Cider Event of the Year at Spa Valley Railway – £5 per person
Following the recent success of the Beer & Cider Festival, cider enthusiasts are offered one final opportunity this year to enjoy a unique experience at the Spa Valley Railway in Tunbridge Wells.
The Cider Train is set to depart from Spa Valley Railway’s Tunbridge Wells West Station on Saturday, 25 October 2025 at 19:00. This promises to be a memorable evening on board a steam-hauled train, marking the conclusion of this year’s cider and beer festivities.
Tickets and Boarding Information
Tickets for the event are priced at just £5 per person and can be purchased either online or directly at Tunbridge Wells West Station. Once you have secured your ticket, you will be welcomed aboard the historic train for an evening dedicated to cider tasting.
Cider Selection and Refreshments
Passengers can choose from a selection of 12 different ciders, available at £3 per pint and £1.50 per half. These ciders will be served from the bar carriage, affectionately known as ‘Kate’. In addition to the cider offerings, a variety of snacks will be on sale onboard, and guests are also welcome to bring their own food to enjoy during the journey.
Journey Details
The Cider Train will depart from Tunbridge Wells West at 19:00, with the return journey scheduled to take place between 21:30 and 22:00. The train will be hauled by the classic Bulleid Pacific 34053 ‘Sir Keith Park’ Steam Engine and the Class 25 25185 locomotive.
Further Information
Spa Valley Railway is located at West Station, Nevill Terrace, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5QY.
For more event details and to purchase tickets, please visit https://spavalleyrailway.co.uk/events/cider-train/
The Spa Valley Railway is currently undertaking an urgent fundraising campaign, seeking to raise £400,000 needed to replace the vital Broom Lane Bridge between High Rocks and Groombridge.
Donations to the appeal, or participation in events such as the Cider Train, will help the railway reach this important goal to ensure the railway can continue operating into the future.
For media enquiries, please contact Caroline Edmunds at Pennington PR on 01892 616647 or 07775 943305.
About the Spa Valley Railway
The Spa Valley Railway is a five-mile heritage railway, operating both steam and diesel trains using vintage rolling stock along the route between Tunbridge Wells West in Kent and Eridge in East Sussex. Of the five miles, four are managed by the Spa Valley Railway, while the remaining mile is maintained by a mainline railway contractor or Network Rail.
Established in 1985 by the Tunbridge Wells & Eridge Railway Preservation Society, a registered charity, the railway is owned by the Wealden Railway Company, with the supporting charitable organisation holding the majority share.
Each year, over 85,000 visitors travel on the Spa Valley Railway, making it the largest tourist attraction in Tunbridge Wells. Half of all passengers take part in the Polar Express Train Ride each November and December, while the remainder enjoy standard train rides or dining experiences from January to October.
