insideKENT Magazine Issue 55 - October 2016 | Page 97

DAYSOUT Visit the Spa Valley Railway in Royal Tunbridge Wells for a great value day out this autumn and winter Get ready for some Halloween Fun with the Fright Night Train and Chase & Marshall from PAW Patrol. The Fright Night Express will leave Tunbridge Well West as the clock strikes 6 on Saturday 29th October. Take a ride into the unknown on the ‘Ghost Train’ which will be journeying into the darkness! Come dressed in your best witch, ghost or ghoul costume and you could win a prize in the fancy dress competition! Fright Night train fares are £12 for adults, £8 for children, families (2A & 2C or 1A & 3C) just £32. On 29th and 30th of October see Chase & Marshall from PAW Patrol at intervals between 10am and 4pm. Also spot the pumpkin competition and face painting. Trains depart throughout the day from Tunbridge Wells West and Eridge Station. Dayti me fares including train ride and daytime Halloween activities (there is no additional cost to see Chase & Marshall) £14 per adult, £7 per child and just £35 for a family of four. Santa Special Tickets now on sale at the Spa Valley Railway Tickets are now on sale for the popular Santa Specials. The festive train service will operate on selected dates from Eridge Station between 3rd December and Christmas Eve. Once on board, everyone can sit back and enjoy a ride through the winter countryside to Tunbridge Wells West. During the journey Santa will visit every child with a gift. Every child aged 2-10yrs will receive a present from Santa including babies (age 0-2 years). Every adult will receive a complimentary mince pie and children can enjoy a shortbread train biscuit. Adult fares from £14, children from £12 and babies and under 2s £3. For more information about the Spa Valley Railway or to book onto any of the above events please visit www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk or call 01892 537715. © Nick Burgess 97