Spa Valley Railway in Kent
Which are the best steam Railway Events & Experiences in Kent
Steam railway experiences in Kent don’t get much better than on the Spa Valley Railway in Tunbridge Wells which also offers a varied events programme including the popular Dining Trains.
One of the most popular events is the Kent Cheese Train! Various dates are available to book in 2026. See the railway’s website to book www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk
The Spa Valley Railway is easy to find as there are plenty of car parks nearby. The closest station to the centre of Tunbridge Wells is Tunbridge Wells West which is just a few minutes walk from the famous pantiles collonade.
The Spa Valley Railway is perfect for visiting with family and friends including during the annual Real Ale and Cider festival which takes place in October.
The Catering options have grown over the years and there is a choice of dining experiences when the trains operate at weekends and in school holidays including Afternoon Teas.
There are also characters days for families to enjoy and currently there is a promotion where children under 15 can travel for free on the railway.
Day Out with Thomas Events take place in April and May.
The Polar Express will be back from November 2026 and booking is now open for the best Christmas experience in Tunbridge Wells and Kent.
Luxury Train ‘Dining in the Weald’
Experience dining on a steam train between Tunbridge Wells and Eridge. Why not book with family and friends to enjoy Gin & Steam, Sunday Lunch, Ploughmans, Fish & Chip Suppers, Afternoon Tea, Cream Tea, a Murder Mystery event or Evening Dining on board the High Weald Belle.
The railway is a short walk from the historic Pantiles and also from the main trainline in Tunbridge Wells so you can arrive by main line train and leave the car at home! Mainline trains also arrive at Eridge where you can hop over the platform to join the Spa Valley Railway Steam Trains.
This historic railway is a great way to recapture the bygone age of steam. Hop on at Tunbridge Wells West and enjoy the ride through the countryside to Eridge. Perhaps hop off at Groombridge station and walk round the historic village where you can glimpse the impressive Groombridge Place manor house which was the location for the Pride and Prejudice Film with Keira Knightley www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk
Luxury Dining Experiences on a Steam train include the Faulty Towers Dining Experience and Live and Let Die Dining Experience.
Kent Steam Train Experiences now open for booking!
Book an Afternoon Tea Train Experience
There’s no finer way to spend a relaxing afternoon than enjoying an Afternoon Tea on board a steam train. Travel through the wonderful High Weald countryside between Eridge and Tunbridge Wells West. All that remains is to sit back and relax as you tuck into a wonderful selection of freshly prepared traditional finger sandwiches, savoury snacks, scones and cakes which can all be found in the hamper on your table.
A taste of Faulty Towers at the Spa Valley Railway
Book A Taste of Faulty Towers Train Experience
A Taste of: Faulty Towers The Dining Experience!
Straight from London’s West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, this international sensation has been specially adapted to be performed on a moving steam train and is returning to the Spa Valley Railway for shows throughout 2023. Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is the world’s most sought after tribute to the BBC sitcom and is simply ‘fantastic!’ (What’s on Stage) and ‘outrageously funny!’ (BroadwayBaby).
Become part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a moving steam train alongside a 3-course meal, and two hours of laughter. Expect nothing short of guaranteed fun as you climb aboard and climb inside the BBC’s iconic TV show and experience it from the inside out… this completely immersive and highly interactive experience is a comedy spectacular where anything can happen… and usually does!
Kent Steam Train Experiences now booking – A Taste of Faulty Towers now booking!
Book The Faulty Towers Dining Experience
Murder Mystery Experience on the Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells
Book Murder Mystery Fish & Chip Supper Train Experience
Kent Steam Train Experiences now booking – Join one of the popular Murder Mystery evenings!
There’s been a murder in the sleepy little Cornish village of Morlington Hill during the 1940s and the Police have drawn a blank on apprehending the villain! We’re calling on you to sleuth it out and find the murderer over a few drinks and supper on board one of our heritage trains!
Performed by a regular group of professional actors including: Abi Harris, Radley Mason and Max Day you can come along to try your hand at solving a murder, it is up to you to find out whodunnit, you might even win a prize!
Booking now for dates in 2026 18:15 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
High Weald Belle Sunday Lunch Train Experience
The perfect way to enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast!
Climb on board a steam hauled train for a fine 3-course Sunday Roast Lunch whilst you travel through the High Weald.
12:55 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
The Kent Gin Train, Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells
The Kent Gin Train Experience
Kent Steam Train Experiences now booking including the Kent Gin Train. Join the railway for an afternoon on the Kent Gin train departing from Tunbridge Wells West for a return trip to Eridge. Along the way you can enjoy 3 different Gin’s from Anno Distillery, based in Marden and a selection of canapés.
Various dates available to book throughout 2026 15:35 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
Dates are now available to book for the Wildwood Vineyard Wine Tasting & Train Ride!
Wildwood Vineyard Wine Tasting & Train Ride! now available to book for 2025
Did you know just a short 7-minute walk from Eridge Station is the Wildwood Vineyard and we’ve teamed up to offer you the chance to travel by train to Eridge, followed by the short walk to enjoy a delightful wine tasting before returning to Eridge and taking the train back to Tunbridge Wells West.
Book Steam and Wine Tasting Events which take place on various dates throughout 2026 with Trains departing twice a day for this popular experience. These events must be booked in advance.