Bluebell Railway
A heritage steam railway run by volunteers, crossing Sussex fields and woodland, with its route carpeted in bluebells in spring.
The Bluebell Railway is one of Britain's earliest standard-gauge heritage railways preserved by volunteers. Steam locomotives run from Sheffield Park station via Horsted Keynes to East Grinstead, about 18 km in total, taking roughly 45 minutes one way. The stations retain Victorian to 1950s styling, and Sheffield Park station has a locomotive shed and museum. Bluebells bloom in the woods in spring, and in winter there are Santa and illuminated themed trains. The railway mainly runs at weekends and on holidays, so check timetables and buy tickets in advance on the official website.
Opening hours
Mainly weekends and holidays; check official timetable
Nearby sights
- Sheffield Park and Garden
- Wakehurst
- Lewes Castle
- Ditchling Beacon
- Charleston
- Undercliff Walk & Rottingdean
- Brighton Marina
- North Laine