Tenterden's Local Event Diary
Business events are listed here. Each member may list its special events, including start date, end date and the promotion proposed.
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- SteamPunk
- Tenterden Town Station
Starts- 29th June
- 9:30am
Ends- 30th June
- 5:30pm
Come join the fun and splendid madness at the K&ESR Steampunk Weekend!
Steampunk dives into the world of Victorian Science Fiction, looking back through history and the fantastical works of H.G. Wells, Mary Shelley and Jules Verne (to name a few!) bringing the genre to life in a creative, visual extravaganza!
Spread across Tenterden and Bodiam Stations, they’ll be Top Hats, Goggles, Cogs, Walking Sticks and Pocket Watches plus the most splendid and fantastical outfits on show, as we introduce you to our Steampunk world full of inventions and fun. Try your hand at Tea Duelling and learn all about Familiar Flinging. Explore the wonderful wares of our Steampunk stall holders and get your dancing shoes ready as we have some fantastic Steampunk Musical acts joining us throughout the day.
All that PLUS the beautiful K&ESR stations and vintage trains to explore and enjoy!
There will be something for everyone at the K&ESR Steampunk Weekend, so get your time travelling goggles ready, all aboard for a splendid day on the trains.show more... -
- Bus Rally 2024
- Kent & East Sussex Railway
Starts- 11th August
- 10:00am
Ends- -
- 5:00pm
Tenterden Town Station will be the setting for a rally featuring more than a dozen vintage buses, with some offering free rides to a number of local destinations! This includes a service to connect with trains from both Headcorn and Ashford railway stations - Stallholders will also be present selling a selection of vintage memorabilia.
Tenterden Town Station is home to the original Maidstone & District Omnibus Station building from Mill Street Maidstone. The building was opened by The Maidstone & District Motor Services Limited on 15th August 1922 and is generally accepted to have been the first purpose-built bus station in the country. It was located on the corner of Mill Street and Palace Avenue, Maidstone and remained in use until 1976, when it was dismantled and donated to the K&ESRshow more... -
- Fish and Chip Evening Specials
- Tenterden Town Station
Starts- 17th April
- 6:00pm
Ends- 11th September
- 10:00pm
Spend a lovely evening travelling through the picturesque Rother Valley in a train hauled by a classic diesel heritage Locomotive. Enjoy a mouthwatering fish and chip supper served at your table .
See website for booking details and various food options
Prices from £14.00 (child)show more... -
- Wealden Pullman Dining
- Tenterden Town Station
Starts- 23rd March
- 1:00pm
Ends- 27th October
- 10:00pm
The Wealden Pullman forms the perfect venue to celebrate a special occasion or for a more intimate evening. Your meal is carefully prepared onboard and served by authentically attired Pullman Attendants whilst the train gently winds its way along the Rother Valley.
Pullman service Dining carriages include historic Pullman Cars dating from the 1920's and a 1930's First Class carriage built for the Southampton Ocean Liner traffic. Each perfectly captures the atmosphere and style for which travel by Pullman train became renowned, maintaining the finest traditions of the Pullman Car Company for your enjoyment and as a reminder of a more elegant age.Choose from Saturday evenings or Sunday Lunchshow more...
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