Museums · South East England
Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway
In or near Bredgar.
The Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway (BWLR) is located near the villages of Wormshill and Bredgar in Kent, just south of Sittingbourne. It is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway about three-quart
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Warren Wood · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway, the nearest railway station is Warren Wood, located 0.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ME9 8AT. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
The Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway (BWLR) is located near the villages of Wormshill and Bredgar in Kent, just south of Sittingbourne. It is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway about three-quarters mile (1.2 km) in length. The BWLR is a private line which has been built up as a hobby by a group of friends since the early 1970s. It is a fully operational line, operated to a high standard, with a station, engine sheds and workshops at Warren Wood station and a smaller station at the other end of the line, known as Stony Shaw. The line is open to the public on the first Sunday of each month and most Wednesdays throughout the summer to raise money to maintain and manage the collection. On event days a number of other attractions are on display including a model railway, a Dutch street organ, a traction engine a steam roller, a Victorian beam engine, an American fire department Ladder truck and a range of old tractors and cars. The Tearoom is open Wednesday to Sunday (9:00–15:00) throughout the year offering a selection of teas, coffees, cakes, sandwiches snacks and lunches. The railway appeared briefly in a segment filmed for the BBC's Saturday Kitchen programme which aired on 18 June 2011.
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Official information
Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway is a heritage railway that offers visitors a chance to experience a ride on vintage trains. The railway features a scenic route and is a family-friendly attraction.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway (BWLR) is located near the villages of Wormshill and Bredgar in Kent, just south of Sittingbourne. It is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway about three-quarters mile (1.2 km) in length. The BWLR is a private line which has been built up as a hobby by a group of friends since the early 1970s. It is a fully operational line, operated to a high standard, with a station, engine sheds and workshops at Warren Wood station and a smaller station at the other end of the line, known as Stony Shaw. The line is open to the public on the first Sunday of each month and most Wednesdays throughout the summer to raise money to maintain and manage the collection. On event days a number of other attractions are on display including a model railway, a Dutch street organ, a traction engine a steam roller, a Victorian beam engine, an American fire department Ladder truck and a range of old tractors and cars. The Tearoom is open Wednesday to Sunday (9:00–15:00) throughout the year offering a selection of teas, coffees, cakes, sandwiches snacks and lunches. The railway appeared briefly in a segment filmed for the BBC's Saturday Kitchen programme which aired on 18 June 2011.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.2971, 0.6829
- County
- Kent
- District
- Swale
- Parish
- Bredgar
- Postcode
- ME9 8AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Warren Wood — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.bwlr.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway?
- Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME9 8AT), in the parish of Bredgar.
- What is Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway?
- The Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway (BWLR) is located near the villages of Wormshill and Bredgar in Kent, just south of Sittingbourne. It is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway about three-quart
- How do I get to Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Warren Wood, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME9 8AT.
- Is Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway a protected site?
- Yes — Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Warren Wood, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME9 8AT.