We're delighted to announce that the 1887 built Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway 'Ironclad' 52044 will visit the Spa Valley Railway this April courtesy of our friends at The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway and the 957 Bower's Trust. Famous for its starring role as the 'Green Dragon' in the 1970 feature film 'The Railway Children', 52044 will be operating on 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st April. Over the long Easter Weekend (18th to 21st), the 'Ironclad' will join fellow Victorian locomotive Caledonian Railway No. 828 operating our services. Click here for details of our Easter services.
Every Saturday morning (9am-12pm), immerse yourself in the idyllic haven of Water Lane Gardens, where the vibrant Produce Market unfolds.
There was a murder in the sleepy little Cornish village of Morlington Hill during the 1940s, and the police have drawn a blank on apprehending the villain! We're calling on you to sleuth it out and find the murderer over a few drinks and supper on board one of our heritage trains! This service is scheduled to be hauled by both a steam locomotive and a heritage diesel locomotive, subject to availability.
Every Saturday morning (9am-12pm), immerse yourself in the idyllic haven of Water Lane Gardens, where the vibrant Produce Market unfolds.
Mark your calendars for the first Saturday of the month, this thriving market boasts over 25 stalls overflowing with the bounty of Kent.
There was a murder in the sleepy little Cornish village of Morlington Hill during the 1940s, and the police have drawn a blank on apprehending the villain! We're calling on you to sleuth it out and find the murderer over a few drinks and supper on board one of our heritage trains! This service is scheduled to be hauled by both a steam locomotive and a heritage diesel locomotive, subject to availability.
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
Tunbridge Wells brings together two neurodivergent powerhouses of comedy – Robin Ince and Shappi Khorsandi, to discuss their books about brains: Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal and Scatter Brain.
A remarkable account of the moving and sometimes astonishing ways animals have enriched our lives, from national treasure Martin Clunes interviewed by Gabby Huddart.
In this book event, John Suchet speaks about his book 'In Search of Beethoven', which blends biography, memoir, and travelogue to explore Beethoven’s life and music. Drawing on his career and personal experiences, Suchet traces Beethoven’s journey from Bonn to Vienna, revealing the composer’s enduring impact on his own life.
Join us for an evening of intrigue as we delve into 'Death at the White Hart' with Chris Chibnall interviewed by Hannah Griffith. When a village pub landlord is found murdered in Dorset, Detective Nicola Bridge must unravel dark secrets lurking beneath the idyllic surface. Who killed Jim Tiernan—and will they strike again?
Discover the hidden battle of the Cold War in Charlie English's gripping account of the 'CIA books programme.' As Europe stood divided by the Iron Curtain, one covert mission fought for hearts and minds—not with weapons, but with words. A story of intrigue, intellect, and silent resistance.
