The Bluebell Railway is pleased to announce the purchase of former Southern Region DEMU No. 1305, which will become part of the Bluebell Railway fleet. No. 1305 has been owned and cared for by the Coulsdon Old Vehicle & Engineering Society, whose dedicated team have themselves [...]
World-famous locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman, will return to Sussex this summer. Bluebell Railway, a heritage railway operating steam-hauled trains between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, will welcome the locomotive in August 2022. It will be the Flying Scotsman’s second visit to the Bluebell. The locomotive [...]
We had to take the very difficult decision to postpone the Love East Grinstead event on February 13th due to the adverse weather conditions and have re-scheduled the event for Sunday, March 13th. The event will run from 11am until 3pm, we will still have the [...]
East Grinstead Town Council is holding a one day event to celebrate our town. There will be stalls from community groups, charities, small businesses and local food vendors, there's even a creche with children's entertainers to keep your little ones occupied while you enjoy the day. [...]
An appeal to restore a historic heritage railway station which has featured in ‘The Larkins’ on TV has hit its initial £500,000 target. The Bluebell Railway launched a fundraising effort last autumn to help to finance the repair of leaking roofs and the replacement of rotting [...]
The Bluebell Railway has launched an appeal for at least £500,000 to help in the restoration of a key station which has featured in scores of TV programmes and films. The heritage line is asking for public support to finance the repair of leaking roofs and [...]
Slip! Slap! Swing! this September at the most entertaining charity golf day of the year, featuring Ryder Cup star Paul Way, and trick shot legend Jeremy Dale, PLUS a day of fantastic golf. The Melanoma Fund has selected the luxurious Mannings Heath Golf & Wine Estate [...]
You Can Help! 9.5 million tonnes of food goes to waste in the UK every year, contributing to 25 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions! You can fight this waste and help your community by donating your surplus food. You'll provide much-needed food relief to those [...]
On 25th June 2021, 11 brave men are setting off on a mission to set the Guinness World Record for the fastest cycling journey from Land’s End to John-O’-Groats in a relay team format. The team have been training ferociously for the last 9 months, burning [...]