Name: Spa Valley Railway
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Spa Valley Railway

Spa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5QY, UK

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The Spa Valley Railway is delighted to offer exclusive Driver Experience packages. These are ideal for groups from work, private individuals who want to see what a whole day is like or those who want a great time.

A destination at every station welcome to the Spa Valley Railway, operating trains through the High Weald since 1997. Travel by mainline trains operated by Southern Railway to Eridge where you can commence your journey through the wonderful High Weald Countryside and experience all the attractions we have to offer.

Prices starts from £5,000 for Steam Driver. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Exclusive Driver Experience Days:

Steam Driver: From time to time, we receive enquiries regarding the private use of a steam locomotive for a whole-day experience.
Diesel Driver: From time to time, we receive enquiries regarding the private use of a steam locomotive for a whole-day experience.
DEMU Driver: From time to time, we receive enquiries regarding the private use of a steam locomotive for a whole-day experience.

Stations:

Tunbridge Wells West Station: Since 1606 visitors have been coming to Royal Tunbridge Wells to experience the Chalbeayte Spring. Its chance discovery by Lord North, who was returning to London after a three month stay in the county, lead to the growth of Royal Tunbridge Wells and also the famous Pantiles.
High Rocks Station: The smallest however probably the most picturesque station on our line, built from scratch and opened in 1998 following the closure of the original halt in the 50s, serves the fantastic High Rocks themselves and the delightful Inn.
Groombridge Station: Groombridge is our principal intermediate station and you can alight here to visit this historic village. It is also possible to walk to Harrisons Rocks where you can see the trains passing by on days we’re operating to Eridge, and if cycling, to get to the Forest Way.
Eridge Station: Eridge makes the ideal starting point for a trip along the line. The station is clearly signposted off the A26 between Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells and has a 100 space car park. The car park operator icharges All Day Monday – Saturday/Sunday, it is ccheaper than town centre alternatives.

Facilities

Parking: The car park is to the side of the station, approximately 200 yards beyond the main building. There is also very limited (free) road parking in front of the station building.
Food & Drinks: Variety of on-train dining experiences throughout the year. These range from three-course evening or luncheon services aboard our High Weald Belle, to Afternoon Tea, to our extremely popular Fish & Chip Lunch or Supper trains.
Dogs: Most definitely! Well behaved dogs are welcome on the Spa Valley Railway, but please keep them on a lead at all times and do not allow them to sit on the seats. Unlike many other railways we make no charge for dogs, many of our volunteers bring their beloved dogs for a ride with us once or twice a year.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Steam Driver: £5,000
Diesel Driver: £2,500
DEMU Driver: £2,000

For more information please visit: https://spavalleyrailway.co.uk/exclusive-driver-experience-days/

Pricing URL: https://spavalleyrailway.co.uk/exclusive-driver-experience-days/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Coach Parties: Do you operate a coach company and are looking for something to do? We can offer discounts for standard train rides for those booking via a coach company, and the coach driver travels for free, too. The Spa Valley Railway offers the following discounts on Green timetable services for standard travel for Coach Parties:

Adult Return to Eridge: £14 vice £16.
Senior Return to Eridge: £13 vice £15.
Child Return to Eridge: £7 vice £9

For more details please visit: https://spavalleyrailway.co.uk/coach-parties-group-bookings/

February 2026: Open - Saturday, Sunday

Address: Spa Valley Railway - (Tunbridge Wells West Station), Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5QY, UK

Post Code: TN2 5QY

Council: Tunbridge Wells

County: Kent

By Car: Eridge Station is located just off the A26 between Crowborough and Eridge Green, Sat Nav TN3 9LE. Follow the signs to the main line station.
By Train: Eridge Station (Southern) has a direct rail service from London Bridge, East Croydon, Oxted and Uckfield. Tunbridge Wells mainline station (Southeastern) has direct trains from Charing Cross, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Hastings. The station is a half-mile (10-15 min) walk from West Station, via the Pantiles, or a short hop on the local bus services.
By Buses: Arriva operate the 281 service between Tunbridge Wells mainline station and Tunbridge Wells West station (Sainsburys).Brighton and Hove Buses connect Brighton, Lewes, Ringmer, Uckfield and Crowborough to both Eridge (bus stops on the A26) and Tunbridge Wells on routes 28, 29, and 29x.
Parking: The car park is to the side of the station, approximately 200 yards beyond the main building. There is also very limited (free) road parking in front of the station building.