Uckfield & East Grinstead Lines

The Uckfield and East Grinstead lines provide an excellent rail connection for the area, and a wonderful way to travel though beautiful Sussex, on through glorious parts of Kent and Surrey and to all the adventure of London. Want to visit Ashdown Forest but don’t want to take your car? No problem as bus links to the Forest are now available!

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Explore the Uckfield & East Grinstead Lines

Uckfield Eridge Edenbridge East Grinstead

Highlights

Three heritage railways - Spa Valley, Bluebell & Lavender Lines
Ten circular walks from Edenbridge station
Medieval and Tudor architecture at East Grinstead

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Ashdown Forest

If you don't have the luxury of a car to visit the Forest there are regular bus services. There are amazing views, open heathland, wooded areas, streams to cross, wildlife to spot, walking trails and a cycle route with many pubs, restaurants and tearooms around the Forest to take a break and revive yourself. Or why not take a longer break and stay at one of the many B&B's, campsites or self catering units?

www.ashdownforest.com

Spa Valley Railway

The Spa Valley Railway runs steam and vintage diesel trains between Eridge, Groombridge, High Rocks and Tunbridge Wells West stations. Run by volunteers, themed events through the year include historic rallies, children's events, restaurant trains, even Santa specials. The train can take you to historic, romantic Groombridge Place.

www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk

East Grinstead Museum

The museum tells the story of East Grinstead through important collections including work by plastic surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe. His pioneering procedures at the Queen Victoria Hospital during WW2 treating badly burned airmen, who called themselves the Guinea Pigs, afforded him world renown.

www.eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk/

Download the PDF Guide

Use this guide to inspire your visit with maps and information about destinations, walks and planning your visit.

Watch the Video

Travelling this railway line is a great way to experience the beautiful High Weald countryside and delightful market towns.

Poetry in motion competition

Southern Railway is calling on children aged between 5 and 13 to enter a poem into a free children’s poetry competition for a chance to have it displayed on trains and at stations. This spring, to e...