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Special Attractions In The South East Of England
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The visiting traveller will find a large number of special attractions throughout the Southeast of England ...
Bluebell Railway
South For Sunshine... Visit the only all steam standard gauge railway in the country, operating trains through the heart of the Sussex Weald.
Vintage Branch Line Trains
On the dates when service 2 is in operation, the Bluebell Railway will be using its oldest locomotives to haul vintage carriages between Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes and Kingscote.
Come and experience the splendour of the Metropolitan Railway or Southern Railway LBSCR 1920'coaches.
Sheffield Park Garden
Only a mile from Sheffield Park Station (Turn left out of Station Drive) This beautiful 120 acre garden with its peaceful walks and impressive lakes originates from the 18th Century, and was created with the assistance of 'Capability' Brown. With its collection of rare tress and shrubs the garden is a pleasure throughout the year but famous for its spring flowering of Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Daffodils and magnificient display of colours in Autumm. Combined tickets for the Bluebell Railway and gardens offer a generous discount.
For details Tel: 01825 790 231
INFORMATION
Timetable Info 01825 722 370 - 24 Hours
Pullman bookings 01825 720801
Other Enquiries: 01825 720 800 - office hours
Group Bookings: Email: info@bluebell-railway.co.uk
or write to: The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL
More Special Attractions in the Southeast..
Brighton and Newhaven
The Royal Pavilion Universally acclaimed as one of the most exotically beautiful buildings in the British Isles, the Royal Pavilion is the magnificient former seaside residence of King George IV. Decorated in Chinese taste with an Indian exterior, this Regency palace is quite breathtaking. There are restored Regency gardens, a tearoom, guided tours and a giftshop.
Open Daily except Dec 25 & 26
General Telephone 01273 290 900
For Tours Telephone 01273 292 820/2
www.royalpavilion.org.uk
Newhaven Fort A Victorian coastal fortress with exhibitions, displays and presentations, commanding superb clifftop views. Visitors to this award-winning attraction can experience interactive wartime displays, fascinating new exhibitions and breathtaking architecture. There are special events throughout the year and the Searchlight Cafe overlooking the parade ground. It is easy to catch the train from Brighton. Once you have purchased your train ticket you can pre-book your Newhaven taxi to mmet you at Newhaven Town station and drive you, at a fixed rate, to the fort. Call 01273 517 622
Telephone 01273 517 622
www.newhavenfort.org.uk
Enchanted Forest
Groombridge Place near Tunbridge Wells Kent is the Kent Family Attraction Of The Year (The Good Britain Guide 2003)
Discover a wild world... These are secret, quirky and mysterious gardens inspired by an ancient past and developed by innovative designer Ivan Hicks, where children's imagination will run wild. Discover the Dark Walk and the Giant Swings, the Mystic Pool and Serpents Lair. Visit the Village of the Groms and Dinosaur Valley - and have fun!
Why not take a steam train to Groombridge village with the Spa Valley Railway 01892 537 715 for details and timetables.
Events Hotline 01892 863 999
www.groombridge.co.uk
Sussex Top Attractions
Eastbourne Pier Eastbourne pier provides entertainment for all the family from dawn to dusk.
Tel 01323 410 466
www.leisure-parks.co.uk
Bluebell Railway
South For Sunshine... Visit the only all steam standard gauge railway in the country, operating trains through the heart of the Sussex Weald.
Vintage Branch Line Trains
On the dates when service 2 is in operation, the Bluebell Railway will be using its oldest locomotives to haul vintage carriages between Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes and Kingscote.
Come and experience the splendour of the Metropolitan Railway or Southern Railway LBSCR 1920'coaches.
Sheffield Park Garden
Only a mile from Sheffield Park Station (Turn left out of Station Drive) This beautiful 120 acre garden with its peaceful walks and impressive lakes originates from the 18th Century, and was created with the assistance of 'Capability' Brown. With its collection of rare tress and shrubs the garden is a pleasure throughout the year but famous for its spring flowering of Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Daffodils and magnificient display of colours in Autumm. Combined tickets for the Bluebell Railway and gardens offer a generous discount.
For details Tel: 01825 790 231
INFORMATION
Timetable Info 01825 722 370 - 24 Hours
Pullman bookings 01825 720801
Other Enquiries: 01825 720 800 - office hours
Group Bookings: Email: info@bluebell-railway.co.uk
or write to: The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex TN22 3QL
More Special Attractions in the Southeast..
Brighton and Newhaven
The Royal Pavilion Universally acclaimed as one of the most exotically beautiful buildings in the British Isles, the Royal Pavilion is the magnificient former seaside residence of King George IV. Decorated in Chinese taste with an Indian exterior, this Regency palace is quite breathtaking. There are restored Regency gardens, a tearoom, guided tours and a giftshop.
Open Daily except Dec 25 & 26
General Telephone 01273 290 900
For Tours Telephone 01273 292 820/2
www.royalpavilion.org.uk
Newhaven Fort A Victorian coastal fortress with exhibitions, displays and presentations, commanding superb clifftop views. Visitors to this award-winning attraction can experience interactive wartime displays, fascinating new exhibitions and breathtaking architecture. There are special events throughout the year and the Searchlight Cafe overlooking the parade ground. It is easy to catch the train from Brighton. Once you have purchased your train ticket you can pre-book your Newhaven taxi to mmet you at Newhaven Town station and drive you, at a fixed rate, to the fort. Call 01273 517 622
Telephone 01273 517 622
www.newhavenfort.org.uk
Enchanted Forest
Groombridge Place near Tunbridge Wells Kent is the Kent Family Attraction Of The Year (The Good Britain Guide 2003)
Discover a wild world... These are secret, quirky and mysterious gardens inspired by an ancient past and developed by innovative designer Ivan Hicks, where children's imagination will run wild. Discover the Dark Walk and the Giant Swings, the Mystic Pool and Serpents Lair. Visit the Village of the Groms and Dinosaur Valley - and have fun!
Why not take a steam train to Groombridge village with the Spa Valley Railway 01892 537 715 for details and timetables.
Events Hotline 01892 863 999
www.groombridge.co.uk
Sussex Top Attractions
Eastbourne Pier Eastbourne pier provides entertainment for all the family from dawn to dusk.
Tel 01323 410 466
www.leisure-parks.co.uk
The Ditchling Mountain Range