Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway

Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway is a narrow-gauge railway with 2-foot track spacing running about three-quarters of a mile through the North Downs area of Kent. The line carries passengers in vintage coaches pulled by restored steam engines through countryside landscape.

The railway was established in the early 1970s by enthusiasts who transformed a disused private line into a working heritage operation. The project began as a passion to preserve historical railway technology for future visitors.

The railway preserves restored steam locomotives, vintage tractors, and industrial machines representing different eras of British transport engineering. Walking through the collection, visitors see how these vehicles shaped daily work and travel in earlier times.

Train rides operate on the first Sunday of each month from Easter through October, with services running between 11:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for outdoor riding, as journeys run through open countryside.

The railway houses a rare 1870 beam engine built by Thomas Horn alongside an exceptional collection of early 20th century Bean vehicles. These mechanical works reveal industrial development beyond conventional railway equipment.

Location: Bicknor

Address: The Warren, Sittingbourne ME9 8AT

Website: http://bwlr.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.29710,0.68289

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:28