Shepherdswell (EKR), Canterbury
The Shepherdswell station hosts the heritage East Kent Railway (EKR) in Kent.
The Shepherdswell station hosts the heritage East Kent Railway (EKR) in Kent. This heritage line on the London to Dover line was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields.The heritage diesel locomotives are still in operation on these lines. Enjoy the cafe and walking routes in 15 acre woodland at the station, and take a ride in the train. Explore the historical diesel locomotives and museum.
Hours
Sun
9:00
17:00
Mon
NA
Tue
8:30
16:00
Wed
8:30
16:00
Thu
8:30
16:00
Fri
8:30
16:00
Sat
9:00
17:00
About Shepherdswell (EKR)
Station Rd, Shepherdswell, Dover CT15 7PD, UK
+44 1304 832042
Shepherdswell (EKR) and Nearby Sights on Map
Eythorne
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Museum of Canterbury
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The Canterbury Tales
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