Packaging Options
All orders are sent in plain packaging so as not to ruin the surprise.
Premium Gift Pack
Our Premium Gift Pack includes a stylish gift box, which holds your personalised gift voucher and your activity voucher guide booklet. The premium choice.
£3.50 (+ £3.95 shipping charge)
Standard Gift Pack
Our Standard Gift Pack comes with a smart envelope that includes your personalised gift voucher and your activity voucher guide booklet.
Included in the £3.95 shipping charge
E Voucher
Our E Voucher is an instant voucher delivered by email, with your personalised email message and a downloadable .pdf of your personalised gift voucher.
FREE
East Kent Railway Experience Vouchers
Buy vouchers online for East Kent Railway event days and experiences. This popular industrial heritage railway line in Kent runs regular driving days, special events and themed journeys throughout the year. Availability often sells out, so shop your vouchers now and get ready for a wonderful day out on the diesel trains of EKR! Read our East Kent Railway FAQs...
East Kent Railway FAQs
- Where is the East Kent Railway located?
- How do I get to the East Kent Railway?
- What is the history of the East Kent Railway?
- Is it standard gauge at the East Kent Railway?
- How long is the East Kent railway line?
- What sort of East Kent Railway experiences are bookable through Into The Blue?
- How long do train rides last?
- What else is there to do at East Kent Railway?
- Is the East Kent Railway open all year round?
- How long in advance should I book my East Kent Railway experience?
How do I get to the East Kent Railway?
If you're visiting by public transport, East Kent Railway's Shepherdswell Station is served by mainline Southeastern Trains connecting London and Chatham to Dover Priory, making it easy to visit EKR by train. If you're driving, the main car parking is at Shepherdswell station, just off the A2 - and it's free.
What is the history of the East Kent Railway?
The East Kent Railway was built between 1911 and 1917 to serve the local Kent coalfields such as Tilmanstone Colliery. Freight and commercial operations finally ceased in the 1980s which is when volunteers got together to preserve the line and forming the East Kent heritage railway.
What else is there to do at East Kent Railway?
As well as the steam and diesel train ride, visitors can explore the main headquarters at Shepherdswell where they'll find the heritage museum, miniature railways and a large cafe. There is also a 15-acre area of woodland offering very pleasant walking routes.
Is the East Kent Railway open all year round?
The main train operating season at East Kent Railway is from late March through to late October, with running days on Sundays plus some Bank Holidays and during the main summer holidays too. Trains are limited in winter. The Shepherdswell station and in particular the popular Colonel's Cafe are open (usually Tuesday to Sunday) all year round.
