1. South East and London
  2. East Sussex
  3. Uckfield

About Bluebell Railway

All aboard! Little train lovers will be in heaven at Bluebell Railway, located in Sussex, England. Did you know it's a heritage railway that offers a chance to step back in time and experience the golden age of steam travel?

With an impressive collection of vintage steamlocomotives and carriages, there’s loads of family fun along the way. Try something different and hop aboard this British Rail experience!

The railway runs for 11 miles between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead and is Britain's oldest preserved standard-gauge railway!

The Train Ride

As you stroll around and meet the railway staff in period clothing and the original signal boxes, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back in time! Jump onboard for an authentic steam train ride, and at each different stop along the way, you’ll find stations preserved in different points of history, from the Victorians to the 1950s - it’s a history buffs dream!

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Facilities

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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, 09:30 - 17:00
  • Tuesday, 09:30 - 17:00
  • Wednesday, 09:30 - 17:00
  • Thursday, 09:30 - 17:00
  • Friday, 09:30 - 17:00
  • Saturday, 09:30 - 17:30
  • Sunday, 09:30 - 17:30

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (4-17) : £1.00
  • Adult (17-18+) : £28.50

Child £1 price is available on weekends and school holidays only.

Adult fare is for a standard full line ticket purchased on the day. This is reduced to £25 is bought in advance.

Book in advance for cheapest tickets

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Plan Your Visit

Stopwatch IconTypical visit time 2 - 3 hours

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Contact Details

Sheffield Park Station
Uckfield
East Sussex
TN22 3QL
England

Tel: 01825720800

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