East Kent Railway
Station Road, Shepherdswell
View on Google MapsPhoto: East Kent Railway Trust
About East Kent Railway
Step aboard vintage carriages at Shepherdswell for a nostalgic journey through Kent's scenic landscape, complete with accessible facilities, onsite dining and free parking for families.
What's nearby
- Colonel’s Café next door
- Co-op Food - Shepherdswell - Eythorne Road 300m away
- 18th Dover (Shepherdswell) Scout Group (Dover District Scouts HQ) 350m away
- Sheperdswell Pre School 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
We took our son to the East Kent Railway to participate in a Train Driving Experience, which we purchased in advance as a birthday present. We arrived a little earlier than we needed to be and took the opportunity to have a drink in the cafe before heading out. This was a hands-on 1-2-1 session with Glen as our instructor. Whilst our son was undertaking the experience we were allowed to stay onboard and watch him in the cab operating the train. The experience was fantastic and our son thoroughly enjoyed himself operating the Pacer. Part of the track passes through a gated railway crossing and the people who stopped were taking photos of the passing Pacer train. Overall the experience lasted in excess of 2.5hours, and we felt it was well worth the money considering that it is a 1-2-1 experience and all the time spent hand on with the train. So if you are a train enthusiast and always wanted to try your hand at driving, then we can think of nothing better than an experience at East Kent Railway.
· via Google
Such a lovely place. We had an amazing reasonably priced lunch in the cafe before Santa train. They didn't pack people in and although sold out there was lots of space. The elf on the train was very enthusiastic. If you are going make sure you visit the cafe.
· via Google
What a lovely sunny afternoon at the Shepherdswell terminus of the EKLR. Lots to see and do for free without getting on a train to Eythorne but make sure you make a donation to this worthy cause to keep this attraction and its history alive. A ride on the 2 miniature railways is very reasonably priced as well. Had a nice cup of tea at the Colonels Cafe afterwards. Didn't know this all existed until I looked on Google Maps the morning before deciding where to go for the afternoon. Our Dog was very welcome as well and was made a fuss of at the Cafe.
· via Google
We had a wonderful experience here for the easter event. We loved exploring the whole site including a lovely woodland walk and took the train ride to eythorne. We were able to pay for most things by card but beware the minature trains need cash.
· via Google
Visitors say this railway offers a variety of trains, including diesel locos, coaches, and freight wagons, along with miniature train rides and woodland walks. They also highlight the good cafe with reasonably priced food and drinks, and the friendly, helpful staff. Guests mention the well-maintained facilities and the option to explore the site on non-running days.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Station Road, Shepherdswell, Dover, CT15 7PD Get directions
- Category
- Railways & Transport
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (632 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Dover