All Aboard For A Day Of Adventure! Activities Time to Party with Thomas the Tank Engine at the Spa Valley Railway. Spend the day creating family memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas. There will be lots to enjoy all day, including: • A ride behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine! • Meet Sir Topham Hatt • Enjoy live entertainment with Rusty & Dusty • Photo opportunities with Thomas and Mavis • Thomas & Friends activities in the Play Pod • Thomas & Friends character hunt • Thomas & Friends garden games • Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child • Thomas & Friends gift shop • Visit the model railway • Balloon modeller and magician • Bouncy castle • Face painting • Decorate your party hat and birthday card for Thomas 2025 Event Dates 26th - 27th April 3rd - 5th May Faqs What is included in the ticket price? As well as a Thomas train ride, your ticket includes all the activities listed in the activity section above, which are all free of charge! Can I stay all day? Yes, activities are available to visitors all day from 09:30 until 17:30. Remember that you must be ready to board the Thomas train at your prebooked time slot (this is printed on your e-ticket). Do I need to book my Thomas ride? Yes, please book your preferred time and seat. One Thomas ride is permitted per ticket and you must only board the train at the time that you have prebooked. How long is the Thomas train ride? The Thomas train ride is approximately 20-25 minutes each way, with a break at Eridge station for 15 minutes to allow photographs of/with Thomas to be taken. Total time on the train whilst it is moving is between 40 and 50 minutes. What time are the Thomas train rides? 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30 And 16:00 Where do the main event activities take place? Tunbridge Wells West station. How early should I arrive Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your train ride, however, if you are travelling on the 16:00 Thomas Train Ride you must arrive at the latest by 15:00 hours to enjoy the activities at Tunbridge Wells West as they will not be open for long upon the return of your train ride. Will tickets be available on the day? Booking online is strongly advised as our events tend to sell out in advance. Will refreshments be available to purchase? Yes, on the train and at Tunbridge Wells West station. Are prams or pushchairs allowed on the train? Due to the nature of our carriages, we are unable to accommodate these on the train. However, there will be a designated buggy park onsite. Are dogs allowed on the train? Yes. Is the event suitable for visitors with disabilities? We have wheelchair access to our platform at Tunbridge Wells West and an easy access coach for wheelchair users which must be pre-booked. There are some areas at Tunbridge Wells West that can only be accessed via steps and not all are accessible with ramps. Ticket Prices Adult: £19.50 Child 2-17: £16.50 Child Under 2: FREE Carer: £16.50 Prices listed above exclude booking fees. Railway Information Opening Times 09:30 to 17:30 Getting Here Travelling by public transport Travelling by car Tunbridge Wells West Station Please use local pay and display car parks (listed below) and DO NOT park in Sainsbury's Car Park - this is for their customer use only for up to 3 hours and ANPR cameras are in use. The information below is taken from relevant parking websites: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council operated car parks include: Address Spa Valley Railway, Nevill Terrace, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent Tn2 5Qy [Mattel] Day Out With Thomas™ ©2024 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.