Bluebell Railway

About Bluebell Railway

Welcome to the Bluebell Railway

The Bluebell Railway was one of the first preserved heritage lines in the country resulting in one of the finest collections of vintage steam locomotives and carriages many of which were preserved straight out of service from British Railways.
The Bluebell Railway commenced train services in August 1960 and now runs trains on a 22 mile return trip between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead. Recreating trains from the 1880’s through to the 1960’s The Bluebell Railway is popular with film and television productions, especially Horsted Keynes, which has been seen regularly on television and in films, including Downton Abbey, Muppets Most Wanted movie and Churchill’s Secret.

A wedding with us at the Bluebell Railway will give you a day to remember as never before.
Imagine the charm of a marriage ceremony in our Waiting Room on the platform where your own private train will pull in to take you gently through the delightful countryside to enjoy your very special wedding breakfast on board – a wonderfully unique experience for you and your guests to treasure forever.

From the day you book your wedding with us until the day of the ceremony itself, you will have the services of a dedicated Wedding Advisor who will be happy to discuss with you those individual requirements that will make your wedding day extra special.

Civil Ceremonies at the Bluebell Railway are held in either the Birch Grove Suite at Sheffield Park Station or in the Wedding Room at Horsted Keynes Station. At both stations there are facilities for drinks on the platform for you and your party both before and after the ceremony.

Arrange your wedding breakfast on one of our select dining trains, which will be hauled by one of our iconic steam engines, or alternatively hold a more traditional reception in our newly refurbished Birch Grove Suite at Sheffield Park Station.