TIMETABLES & CALENDARS
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WELCOME TO THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY 2023 CALENDER
Please be aware that all events and timetables shown here are subject to change and can be amended by the railway at any time.
New events and timetables will be added to this page in due course.
KEY: DARK BLUE– SERVICE/ORANGE– SPECIAL EVENT/ GREEN– FLYING SCOTSMAN
JUNE 2023
| DATES | SERVICE (Click to view) |
| 1-2 JUNE | TIMETABLE C |
| 3 JUNE | SPECIAL TIMETABLE |
| 4 JUNE | TIMETABLE C |
| 5 JUNE | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 6 JUNE | SHEFFIELD PARK TO KINGSCOTE ONLY SERVICE |
| 7-9 JUNE | TIMETABLE A |
| 10-11 JUNE | BLUEBELL ON PARADE WEEKEND |
| 12 JUNE | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 13 JUNE | SHEFFIELD PARK TO KINGSCOTE ONLY SERVICE |
| 14-16 JUNE | TIMETABLE A |
| 17 JUNE | TIMETABLE C |
| 18 JUNE | TIMETABLE B |
| 19 JUNE | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 20 JUNE | SHEFFIELD PARK TO KINGSCOTE ONLY SERVICE |
| 21-23 JUNE | TIMETABLE A |
| 24 JUNE | TIMETABLE C |
| 25 JUNE | TIMETABLE B |
| 26 JUNE | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 27 JUNE | SHEFFIELD PARK TO KINGSCOTE ONLY SERVICE |
| 28-30 JUNE | TIMETABLE A |
PLEASE NOTE: HORSTED KEYNES STATION WILL BE CLOSED FOR ENGINEERING WORK ON TIMETABLE A AND SHEFFIELD PARK TO KINGSCOTE SHUTTLE SERVICE DAYS.
JULY 2023
| DATES | SERVICE (Click to view) |
| 1-2 JULY | MODEL RAILWAY WEEKEND |
| 3 JULY | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 4-7 JULY | TIMETABLE A |
| 8-9 JULY | TIMETABLE C |
| 10 JULY | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 11-14 JULY | TIMETABLE A |
| 15-16 JULY | TIMETABLE C |
| 17 JULY | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 18-21 JULY | TIMETABLE A |
| 22-23 JULY | TIMETABLE C |
| 24-29 JULY | TIMETABLE C |
| 30 JULY | TIMETABLE D |
| 31 JULY | TIMETABLE C |
AUGUST 2023
| DATES | SERVICE (Click to view) |
| 1-4 AUGUST | TIMETABLE C |
| 5-6 AUGUST | TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC WEEKEND |
| 7-22 AUGUST | TIMETABLE C |
| 23- 29 AUGUST | FLYING SCOTSMAN AT THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY- RUNNING DAYS |
| 30-31 AUGUST | TIMETABLE C |
SEPTEMBER 2023
| DATES | SERVICE (Click to view) |
| 1-3 SEPTEMBER | TIMETABLE C |
| 4-5 SEPTEMBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 6-8 SEPTEMBER | TIMETABLE A |
| 9 SEPTEMBER | TIMETABLE C |
| 10 SEPTEMBER | TIMETABLE B |
| 11-12 SEPTEMBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 13-15 SEPTEMBER | TIMETABLE A |
| 16 SEPTEMBER | TIMETABLE C |
| 17 SEPTEMBER | TIMETABLE B |
| 18-19 SEPTEMBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 20-21 SEPTEMBER | TIMETABLE A |
| 22-24 SEPTEMBER | BLUEBELL RAILWAY BEER FESTIVAL 2023 |
| 25-26 SEPTEMBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 27-29 SEPTEMBER | TIMETABLE A |
| 30 SEPTEMBER | TIMETABLE C |
OCTOBER 2023
| DATES | SERVICE (Click To View) |
| 1 OCTOBER | TIMETABLE B |
| 2-3 OCTOBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 4-6 OCTOBER | TIMETABLE A |
| 7 OCTOBER | TIMETABLE C |
| 8 OCTOBER | TIMETABLE B |
| 9-10 OCTOBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 11-12 OCTOBER | TIMETABLE A |
| 13-15 OCTOBER | GIANTS OF STEAM 2023 |
| 16-17 OCTOBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 18-20 OCTOBER | TIMETABLE A |
| 21-29 OCTOBER | TIMETABLE C |
| 30-31 OCTOBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
EVENTS FOR 2023 AT THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY
- ICE SKATING: 10TH TO 19TH FEBRUARY & 21ST TO 29TH OCTOBER*
- BRANCH LINE GALA WEEKEND: APRIL 21ST TO 23RD
- TOY & COLLECTORS FAIR: APRIL 30TH AND 30TH JULY*
- ROAD MEETS RAIL WEEKEND: 21ST & 22ND MAY
- BLUEBELL ON PARADE: 10TH TO 11TH JUNE*
- MODEL RAILWAY WEEKEND: 1ST & 2ND JULY
- FAMILY FUN DAYS: ON SELECTED WEEKENDS IN 2023
- TEDDY BEARS PICNIC: 5TH AND 6TH AUGUST
- FLYING SCOTSMAN AT THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY: 23RD AUGUST TO 3RD SEPTEMBER
- BLUEBELL BEER FESTIVAL 2023: 22ND TO 24TH SEPTEMBER
- GIANTS OF STEAM 2023: 13TH TO 15TH OCTOBER
- AUTUMN TINTS AT THE BLUEBELL: 18TH TO 29TH OCTOBER-MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
- STEAMLIGHTS 2023: 9TH NOVEMBER TO 7TH JANUARY 2024
- SANTA SPECIALS 2023: 25TH NOVEMBER TO 24TH DECEMBER
PLEASE NOTE: THESE EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND CAN BE ALTERED.
*KIDS FOR A QUID TRAVEL OFFER WILL APPLY TO THIS EVENT. ALL OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS, UNLESS STATED, WILL NOT APPLY.
BLUEBELL RAILWAY DINING TRAINS & SPECIAL SERVICES
Our silver service dining trains on the Bluebell Railway. Click here for dates and tickets for these services
Afternoon tea service trains. Click here for dates and tickets for these services
A popular evening supper train. Click here for dates and tickets for these services.
Another very popular evening supper train. Click here for dates and tickets for these services.
Join us for a very special supper train and evening curry experience! Click here for dates and tickets for these services.
An evening of mystery and detective work onboard our Golden Arrow service! Click here for dates and tickets for these services.
A magical journey of lights and steam on the Bluebell Railway. Click here for more details.
A firm favourite and a very special event where you can even meet Father Christmas in person! Click here for dates and tickets.
Get your chance to become an engine driver and join us for our Footplate Taster Days! Click here for dates and tickers
DINING TRAIN CALENDAR 2023
Please Note: These dates are subject to availability and can be altered at anytime. New dates will be added to this list in due course.
APRIL 2023
| DATES | DINING TRAINS |
| 1 APRIL | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 2 APRIL | GOLDEN ARROW LUNCHEON |
| 8 APRIL | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 13 APRIL | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 14 APRIL | FISH & CHIPS SUPPER TRAIN |
| 15 APRIL | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 16 APRIL | GOLDEN ARROW LUNCHEON |
| 20 APRIL | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 21 APRIL | MURDER MYSTERY EVENING |
| 27 APRIL | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 28 APRIL | FISH & CHIPS SUPPER TRAIN |
| 29 APRIL | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 30 APRIL | GOLDEN ARROW LUNCHEON |
MAY 2023
| DATES | DINING TRAINS |
| 1 MAY | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 4 MAY | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 6 MAY | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 7 MAY | GOLDEN ARROW LUNCHEON |
| 12 MAY | FISH & CHIPS SUPPER TRAIN |
| 13 MAY | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 14 MAY | GOLDEN ARROW LUNCHEON |
| 18 MAY | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 19 MAY | MURDER MYSTERY EVENING |
| 25 MAY | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 26 MAY | FISH & CHIPS SUPPER TRAIN |
| 27 MAY | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 28 MAY | GOLDEN ARROW LUNCHEON |
JUNE 2023
| DATES | DINING TRAINS |
| 2 JUNE | FISH & CHIPS SUPPER TRAIN |
| 4 JUNE | GOLDEN ARROW LUNCHEON |
| 7 JUNE | FISH & CHIPS SUPPER TRAIN |
| 8 JUNE | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 9 JUNE | FISH & CHIPS SUPPER TRAIN |
| 10 JUNE | GOLDEN ARROW DINING |
| 15 JUNE | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 17 JUNE | GOLDEN ARROW BREAKFAST |
| 18 JUNE | GOLDEN ARROW LUNCHEON |
| 21 JUNE | FISH & CHIPS SUPPER TRAIN |
| 22 JUNE | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 23 JUNE | MURDER MYSTERY EVENING |
| 24 JUNE | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 25 JUNE | GOLDEN ARROW LUNCHEON |
| 29 JUNE | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 30 JUNE | FISH & CHIPS SUPPER TRAIN |
JULY 2023
| DATES | DINING TRAINS |
| 6 JULY | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 7 JULY | FISH & CHIPS SUPPER TRAIN |
| 8 JULY | GOLDEN ARROW BREAKFAST |
| 9 JULY | GOLDEN ARROW LUNCHEON |
| 12 JULY | FISH & CHIPS SUPPER TRAIN |
| 13 JULY | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 14 JULY | MURDER MYSTERY EVENING |
| 15 JULY | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 16 JULY | GOLDEN ARROW LUNCHEON |
| 20 JULY | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 21 JULY | FISH & CHIPS SUPPER TRAIN |
| 22 JULY | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 23 JULY | GOLDEN ARROW LUNCHEON |
| 27 JULY | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 28 JULY | FISH & CHIPS SUPPER TRAIN |
| 29 JULY | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
| 30 JULY | WEALDEN RAMBLER |
WELCOME TO OUR BLUEBELL RAILWAY TIMETABLE PAGE.
SEE BELOW FOR TIMINGS FOR WHEN OUR TRAINS ARE RUNNING ON CERTAIN RUNNING DAYS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
CLICK HERE FOR RUNNING DAY CALENDER.
Please note all services are subject to change and availability and we advise customers to check our website before they travel for the latest updates.
Dining trains must be pre-booked in advance.
SHEFFIELD PARK TO KINGSCOTE SERVICE(+) (NO TRAINS TO EAST GRINSTEAD WITH THIS SERVICE)
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THESE ARE SUBJECT TO ALTERATION AND AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ON THE DAY. EVENTS WILL HAVE SPECIAL TIMETABLES IN OPERATION.
(+) Horsted Keynes station will be closed for engineering work when these timetables are in operation. No services will be stopping at Horsted Keynes.
SPECIAL EVENT TIMETABLES
These timetables will be published closer to the dates when these events will be taking place: These timetables can be found below when available to view.
BRANCH LINE GALA WEEKEND TIMETABLE 2023- FRIDAY APRIL 21ST TO SUNDAY APRIL 23RD 2023
TOY & RAIL COLLECTORS FAIR- 30TH APRIL 2023
ROAD MEETS RAIL TIMETABLE 2023- SATURDAY MAY 20TH & SUNDAY MAY 21ST
MODEL RAILWAY WEEKEND TIMETABLE 2023- SATURDAY 1ST JULY & SUNDAY 2ND JULY
