If you love steam trains, wine and cheese this is the event for you this summer. The Spa Valley Railway in Tunbridge Wells has linked up with the Cheese Shop Tunbridge Wells to offer delicious locally sourced cheese to enjoy on your steam train journey from Tunbridge Wells West to Eridge.

It’s easy to reach Tunbridge Wells West Station (where the steam and heritage trains depart) as it’s just round the corner from the famous Pantiles in the Spa Town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Trains from London and Hastings also arrive at Tunbridge Wells mainline station which is only a 10 minute leisurely walk down the historic High Street and across the Pantiles to the Spa Valley Railway.

A complimentary drink of cider, wine or a soft drink is also included to enjoy with the delicious cheeses.

The next Kent Cheese Train will depart from Tunbridge Wells West on Sunday 31 May 2025 at 15:30 and will take passengers along the picturesque line between Tunbridge Wells West and Eridge.

The next dates across the summer which are available to book are: 7 and 28 June, 5 and 26 July and 2 and 23 August 2025.

While on board, sample a tasty selection of local cheeses from The Cheese Shop in Tunbridge Wells. Each table will have a selection box with four different cheeses with chutney and crackers. When booking passengers can choose a drink and this is included in the ticket price of £35 per person.

Cheese selection
Winterdale Shaw – made by Winterdale Cheesemakers of Wrotham nr. Sevenoaks Kent. Unpasteurised and suitable for vegetarians. A traditional cheddar style, smooth and buttery with rich, earthly flavours
Kentish Blue – made by Kingcott Dairy, Staplehurst, Kent. Unpasteurised and suitable for vegetarians. Firm texture, smooth blue notes with a great after taste
Sussex Brie – made by Alsop & Walker, Five Ashes, East Sussex. Pasteurised and suitable for vegetarians. Mellow grassy notes and a hint of nuttiness
Mayfield – made by Alsop & Walker, as per Sussex Brie. Pasteurised and suitable for vegetarians. Easy eating, sweet, nutty and creamy flavours

What’s included with your ticket?
Return train travel from Tunbridge Wells West to Eridge
four individual portions of cheese with chutney – Caramelised Onion Marmalade and Apricot and Ginger
The Fine Cheese Co.’s extra virgin olive oil and sea salt crackers
A complimentary drink, either a small cider or white, red or rose wine or a soft drink.
To book visit www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk