Today at the Railway
From 1 November until 8 January 2022 we are running our seasonal services – SteamLights, Santa Specials and dining trains.
These services must be pre-booked online in advance.
Please see our timetables and calendar page to see what’s running and when.
Platform-only admission tickets are currently unavailable.
In line with current Government guidelines, we recommend visitors wear a face covering in crowded indoor and outdoor areas.
From 30 November, visitors are required to wear a face covering while visiting our Gift Shop at Sheffield Park (unless exempt). Please see the Government’s website for further information.
Opening Times
Please our timetables page for all services.
Please note all seasonal services running from 5 November – 8 January must be pre-booked.
Customer Services
Our customer services number is: 01825 720800. Phone lines are open 10:00 – 3:00.
If you have an existing booking, please email: bookings@bluebell-railway.com
For other customer services enquiries, please email: enquiries@bluebell-railway.com
For all contact details please visit our Contact Us page.
Sheffield Park Shop
| 29 – 30 November | CLOSED |
| 1 December | 4:00 – 9:45 |
| 2 – 3 December | 11:00 – 9:45 |
| 4 – 5 December | 9:00 – 9:45 |
| 6 – 7 December | CLOSED |
| 8 – 9 December | 11:00 – 9:45 |
| 10 December | 4:00 – 9:45 |
| 11 – 12 December | 9:00 – 9:45 |
| 13 – 14 December | 4:00 – 9:45 |
| 15 – 17 December | 11:00 – 9:45 |
| 18 – 19 December | 9:00 – 9:45 |
| 20 December | 11:00 – 9:45 |
| 21 – 23 December | 9:00 – 9:45 |
| 24 December | 9:00 – 5:00 |
| 25 – 26 December | CLOSED |
| 27 – 30 December | 4:00 – 9:45 |
| 31 December | 4:00 – 7:00 |
| 1 – 2 January | CLOSED |
| 3 – 8 January | 4:00 – 9:45 |
You can also shop online here.
For shop enquiries, please email: retail@bluebell-railway.com
The Bulleid Shop at Sheffield Park is now open on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Opening times
Our opening times vary according to the timetable. Please see our timetables and calendar page to see which service is running.
Catering outlets
From 5 November our catering outlets are open for pre-booked customers on our SteamLights, Santa Specials and dining trains
| The Bessemer Arms | Hot chocolate hut | Refreshment kiosk | Horsted Keynes Buffet | |
| 27 – 28 November | 9:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 9:30 |
9:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 8:00 |
9:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 8:00 |
10:00 – 4:00
5:00 – 9:00 |
| 29 – 30 November | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| 1 – 3 December | 4:00 – 9:30 | 4:00 – 8:00 | 4:00 – 8:00 | 5:00 – 9:00 |
| 4 – 5 December | 9:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 9:30 |
9:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 8:00 |
9:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 8:00 |
10:00 – 4:00
5:00 – 9:00 |
| 6 – 7 December | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| 8 – 10 December | 4:00 – 9:30 | 4:00 – 8:00 | 4:00 – 8:00 | 5:00 – 9:00 |
| 11 – 12 December | 9:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 9:30 |
9:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 8:00 |
9:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 8:00 |
10:00 – 4:00
5:00 – 9:00 |
| 13 – 17 December | 4:00 – 9:30 | 4:00 – 8:00 | 4:00 – 8:00 | 5:00 – 9:00 |
| 18 – 19 December | 9:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 9:30 |
9:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 8:00 |
9:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 8:00 |
10:00 – 4:00
5:00 – 9:00 |
| 20 December | 4:00 – 9:30 | 4:00 – 8:00 | 4:00 – 8:00 | 5:00 – 9:00 |
| 21 – 23 December | 9:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 9:30 |
9:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 8:00 |
9:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 8:00 |
10:00 – 4:00
5:00 – 9:00 |
| 24 December | 9:00 – 3:00 | 9:00 – 3:00 | 9:00 – 3:00 | 10:00 – 4:00 |
| 25 – 26 December | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| 27 – 31 December | 4:00 – 9:30 | 4:00 – 8:00 | 4:00 – 8:00 | 5:00 – 9:00 |
| 1 – 2 January | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| 3 – 8 January | 4:00 – 9:30 | 4:00 – 8:00 | 4:00 – 8:00 | 5:00 – 9:00 |
Museum at Sheffield Park
- The Museum is closed until February 2022
SteamWorks!
SteamWorks is open every day at Sheffield Park when trains are operating.
Locomotive roster
