Swanley New Barn Railway

18/10/2026

Today Sunday 18th October. We have our new to us (and to celebrate our 40th year) locomotive Ruby being tested and double heading with Mrs Darling. We also have Annum Perdita and Robert F Fairlie joining the fun. Last train 5pm

24/09/2026

Santa tickets are now available through Swanley Park. This year it’s 3 weekends.

🎅🚂 TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE! 🚂🎅
We’re so excited to announce that tickets for our magical Christmas experiences at Swanley Park are NOW ON SALE! 🎄✨
🚂 SANTA’S CHRISTMAS EXPRESS
Our full festive experience including the train ride and Santa meet & greet!
📅 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th December
🎁 Scenic train ride through the park + meet Santa in his grotto + special gift!
🎅 SANTA’S CHRISTMAS VISIT
Our Santa experience WITHOUT the train ride, giving you another chance to visit Santa just before Christmas! ❤️
📅 21st & 22nd December
🎁 Meet Santa in his grotto + receive a special gift
Book here👇
https://www.swanleypark.co.uk/park-bookings/
🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Whether you want to climb aboard Santa’s Christmas Express 🚂 or simply pay Santa a special Christmas Visit 🎅 there’s something magical waiting for everyone!
✨ Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment! ✨
🎄 Christmas magic is coming to Swanley Park…

19/09/2026

Tigerlily has gone on Hoilday to Spa Valley Railway - Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent for the weekend, running rides up and down Tunbridge Wells West for the Model Railway Weekend!

SNBR & Grace's Little Railway have worked together to provide the train and the track!

We are also still open at Swanley, running trains between 11am - 5pm at Swanley Park, so wherever you may be, we look forward to welcoming you onboard!

19/09/2026

Today (Saturday 19th September) we have a bonus 40th Anniversary present with a lovely visitor called Nigel running our service with Sir Goss and Western Enterprise. While over at Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells Tigerlily is helping to run a portable railway for their model railway weekend.

14/09/2026

Little video of the second day of our diesel gala yesterday 13th September.

12/09/2026

A lovely little video of the first day of our diesel gala.

08/09/2026

We are delighted to welcome Spuggy and Frances who will be joining our diesel gala this weekend. Both were tested today ready for use at the weekend.

07/09/2026

This weekend (12/13 September) is our last event of our 40th anniversary year. A weekend showcasing our hard working diesel locomotives along with some visiting locomotives over the weekend.

05/09/2026

The Swanley Park Santa special tickets are now available. After the success of last year, more dates have been added, with 3 weekends now available with the railway. These are very likely to sell fast.

🎅🚂 TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE! 🚂🎅

We’re so excited to announce that tickets for our magical Christmas experiences at Swanley Park are NOW ON SALE! 🎄✨

🚂 SANTA’S CHRISTMAS EXPRESS
Our full festive experience including the train ride and Santa meet & greet!
📅 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th December
🎁 Scenic train ride through the park + meet Santa in his grotto + special gift!

🎅 SANTA’S CHRISTMAS VISIT
Our Santa experience WITHOUT the train ride, giving you another chance to visit Santa just before Christmas! ❤️
📅 21st & 22nd December
🎁 Meet Santa in his grotto + receive a special gift

Book here👇

https://www.swanleypark.co.uk/park-bookings/

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Whether you want to climb aboard Santa’s Christmas Express 🚂 or simply pay Santa a special Christmas Visit 🎅 there’s something magical waiting for everyone!

✨ Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment! ✨

🎄 Christmas magic is coming to Swanley Park… 🎄