Kids Go FREE! Be a Nature Detective this February Half Term 2026

Kent

Type:Childrens Events

The Kent and East Sussex Railway, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE

Tel: 01580765155

What will you see from the train?

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KIDS GO FREE this Half Term!
Be a Nature Detective this February Half Term!
Climb aboard our Steam and Diesel-hauled trains at the Kent & East Sussex Railway and enjoy a memorable family adventure through the stunning Rother Valley National Landscape.
On selected days, Sussex Wildlife Trust volunteers from Rye Harbour Nature Reserve will be travelling with us, helping young explorers spot wildlife and discover the natural world along the line.
Volunteer-led Nature Detective trains:
• Saturday 14th & Saturday 21st February – 10:20 & 13:10
• Tuesday 17th February – 10:20 & 13:10
Kids go FREE!
Up to three accompanied children travel free per fare-paying adult, making this the perfect and great-value half-term day out.
Steam & Diesel services run on:
14th, 15th, 17th, 21st & 22nd February, with multiple departures from Tenterden and Bodiam stations.
Book your adventure online:

✨ Don't miss out — your half-term railway adventure awaits! ‍‍‍

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Opening Times

Season (14 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00
Season (17 Feb 2026)
DayTimes
Tuesday10:00 - 16:00
Season (21 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00

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