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The Ghost Train on the Bluebell Railway

Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park · 22 October to 1 November 2026

The Ghost Train on the Bluebell Railway, from The Bluebell Railway in SussexImage: The Bluebell Railway in Sussex
22 Oct to 1 Nov

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A new immersive evening for 2026, set around a mystery from 1926, with actors on the platforms and ghosts on board the train to Horsted Keynes and back. Clues hidden round the station let you piece the story together.

Highlights

  • Brand-new immersive story for 2026
  • Theatrical performances around Sheffield Park station
  • Ghost encounters on the train
  • Clue hunt to solve the mystery

Good to know

  • Free parking on site, with disabled parking in the top car park
  • Dress for the weather, as parts of the event are outdoors
  • Bring printed tickets or a screenshot, as signal is limited
  • Expected to sell out

Getting there

Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park Station, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL

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Checked on 15 October 2026 against bluebell-railway.com. Details change, so please confirm with the organiser before you travel. How we check

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