The 10th Real Ale & Cider Festival is held at the Spa Valley Railway in conjunction with a group of local real ale-loving enthusiasts. This year’s festival is going to be an extra special celebration to mark not only the 10th anniversary but also to make up for not being held in 2020. In addition to all the entertainment, there are of course steam and heritage diesel trains! Trains operating on Friday, October 1, Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3between Tunbridge Wells West and Eridge will include steam engines 'Sir Keith Park' and 'Douglas'. Heritage diesels also running will include visiting Class 33/0 33002 'Sea King', Class 31/4 31430 'Sister Dora' and Class 33/0 33063 'R. J. Mitchell'.

Beers and ciders will be available at Tunbridge Wells West, Groombridge and Eridge stations and on all trains running during the evening.

Tickets £20 for an adult all day rover ticket, £30 for a two day rover ticket and £40 for a three day rover ticket. Children’s tickets half price.