Events 2009
April 10th, 11th 12th & 13th - Easter Bunnies
Come and join in the Spring fun.
All fare-paying children
will receive a free Easter egg or gift and free entry
into our prize-winning egg hunt.
April 25th & 26th - Model Engineering Weekend
In association with the Canterbury and District Model Engineering Society and other clubs.
All things engineering including traction engines and traction engine rides, visiting miniature steam railway, model railway, stationary engines.
Also trade stalls, children’s roundabout ride and bouncy castle.
May 23th, 24th & 25th - Teddies Picnic
Children travel for £1 when accompanied by a bear and fare-paying adult and enjoy a free honey or jam sandwich and drink. Plus free entry into our prize winning teddy hunt.
June 7th - Heritage Bus Rally
In association with Dover Transport Museum come and view a large selection of Vintage Buses and enjoy varied bus rides including open-top double-deckers plus a visit to Dover Transport Museum.
June 13th & 14th - Military Weekend / Kent Coast Electrification
Two events for the price of one! Large display of Military Vehicles and personnel and train rides on genuine electric trains celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Kent Coast Electrification.
July 19th - White Cliffs Country Vintage Vehicle Rally
In association with the Dover Transport Museum and EKMM. Enjoy motor transport from a bygone age with a large selection of vintage vehicles and Morris Minors.
Includes Open-top bus rides and admission
to Dover Transport Museum.
8th & 9th August - Summer Teddies Picnic
Children travel for £1 when accompanied by
a bear and fare-paying adult and enjoy a free honey or jam sandwich and drink.
Plus free entry into our prize-winning teddy hunt.
29th, 30th & 31st August - Beer Festival
Celebrate Summer at the East Kent Railway with our first-ever Beer Festival, featuring a selection of real ales, a sizzling barbecue and special late trains.
September 19th & 20th - EMU Days
A selection of genuine electric rolling stock from the EPB in operation in varying arrangements. Plenty of opportunities for photos to be taken.
A very popular event for the enthusiast.
31st October & 1st November - Ghost Trains
Ride the train through our Haunted Tunnel, visit the Creepy Carriage, and play our
prize winning games. Also on Halloween night special children’s disco.
Our resident ghost and friends are waiting for you.
Please dress in your fiendish finery for the occasion.
5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th,
23rd & 24th December - Santa By Train
Christmas magic at the East Kent Railway!
Travel by train to see Santa’s Grotto. Festive drink and mince pie for adults.
Wrapped present for children. Presents can be individually named if pre-booked.
Santa Hotline: 01634 856228
East Kent Railway
Registered Charity No. 1095790
Station Road, Shepherdswell, Dover, Kent, CT15 7PD
