Bluebell Railway
Sheffield Park, East Sussex
Photo: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0
A heritage steam railway running between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, with a Rover ticket that lets you hop on and off all day. The £1 child fare at weekends and in holidays makes it good value for families.
Highlights
- Steam trains through the Sussex Weald
- Hop on, hop off Rover tickets
- Stations at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes and East Grinstead
- Santa Specials and SteamLights in winter
Good to know
- Sheffield Park station is the best place to start
- The fares page was last updated in 2025, so confirm prices when booking
Getting there
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, on the A275 between East Grinstead and Lewes, TN22 3QL
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