“The cafe at Sheffield Park served some delicious food and all staff… were all friendly and helpful.”
What we offer and where
The Bessemer Arms at Sheffield Park
Located on platform 1 at Sheffield Park Station, The Bessemer Arms serves breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks throughout the day. You can pop in for a meal before or after your journey, or visit with an admission platform-only ticket.
The Kiosk at Sheffield Park
The Kiosk on platform 1 serves snacks and drinks to go. Perfect to grab a coffee before your journey!
The King George V Buffet at Horsted Keynes
A charming waiting room serving tea, coffee and snacks. You can visit the buffet with a ticket to travel or a platform-only admission ticket.
The Well House Kiosk at Kingscote
The kiosk at our most picturesque station is open for snacks and drinks when trains are running. Located next to the children’s playground, a visit to the kiosk is a must for an ice cream on a summer’s day.
The Grinsteade Buffet at East Grinstead
We offer quality drinks, cakes and snacks in our beautiful dining carriage with traditional 1930’s Southern Railway Express Restaurant Car chairs at The Grinsteade Buffet.
Outlet opening times
Sheffield Park – Bessemer Arms
Timetable |
Weekday/Weekend |
Opening Times |
Food Service |
| A, C, D | Weekday | 9.30am – 4.30pm | Breakfast rolls 9.30am – 11.30am Lunch – 12 noon – 2.30pm |
| B | Weekday (July) | 9.30am – 5pm | Breakfast rolls 9.30am – 11.30am Lunch – 12 noon – 3pm |
| C, D, E | Weekend | 9.00am – 4.30pm | Breakfast 9.00am – 11.30am Lunch – 12 noon – 2.30pm |
| F | Weekday | 9.30am – 5.30pm | Breakfast rolls 9.30am – 11.30am Lunch – 12 noon – 2.30pm |
| F | Weekend | 9.00am – 5.30pm | Breakfast 9.00am – 11.30am Lunch – 12 noon – 2.30pm |
| G, H | Weekend | 9.00am – 5.45pm | Breakfast 9.00am – 11.30am Lunch – 12 noon – 2.30pm |
The Bessemer Arms will close 20 minutes after the last train has arrived back at Sheffield Park – take away service only will be available at this time.
Horsted Keynes – King George V Buffet
Timetable |
Weekday/Weekend |
Opening Times |
Food Service |
| A | Weekday | Closed | None |
| B | Weekday (July) | Closed | None |
| C, D | Weekday | Closed except half terms: Mon 16th – Fri 20th Feb & Mon 26th – Fri 30th Oct when open 10.15am – 4.00pm |
12 noon – 3.00pm |
| C, D, E | Weekend | 10.15am – 4.00pm | 12 noon – 3.00pm |
| F | Weekday/Weekend | 10.00am – 5.15pm | 12 noon – 3.00pm |
| G, H | Weekend | 10.00am – 5.30pm | 12 noon – 3.00pm |
The George V Buffet will close 15 minutes after the departure of the last service last train.
Kingscote – The Well House
Timetable |
Opening times |
| A, B | Closed |
| C | 11.00am – 3.20pm |
| D, E | 11.00am – 3.30pm |
| F | 11.00am – 4.35pm |
| G | 11.00am – 4.45pm |
| H | 11.00am – 4.40pm |
The Kingscote Kiosk (Well House) will open as the first train arrives at Kingscote from Sheffield Park and will close as the last train departs from Kingscote to Sheffield Park.
Please note: While every effort will be made to maintain these hours this outlet is staffed by volunteers and hours may need to be varied due to volunteer availability. In times of bad weather it may not be possible to open this location, please check with staff on the day of your visit.
East Grinstead – The Grinsteade Buffet
Timetable |
Opening times |
| A | 10.45am – 3:15pm |
| B | 10.30am – 4.00pm |
| C | 10.30am – 3.15pm |
| D, E | 10.30am – 3.25pm |
| F | 10.30am – 4.30pm |
| G | 10.30am – 4.40pm |
| H | 10.30am – 4.35pm |
The Grinsteade Buffet will close after the last train departs from East Grinstead.
Please note the following:
- No public service = CLOSED
- For Special Event Weekends please refer to this page or check the event page for opening times.
- In the case of late running trains every endeavour will be made to remain open until the train arrives and any passengers have been served.
