Bluebell Railway Museum and Archive

Bluebell Railway Museum and Archive The Bluebell Railway Museum and Archive hold a wealth of interesting items and material from the Bluebell Railway and the Southern Railways of England.

The Bluebell Railway Museum tells the story of the Lewes to East Grinstead Railway line and illustrates the history of railways in the South of England
The museum was opened on 23 June 2011 by Lord Faulkner of Worcester, president of the Heritage Railway Association. The museum at Sheffield Park tells the story of the Bluebell Railway, which began as the Lewes and East Grinstead Railway (LEGR) in

1882, being taken over by the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway (LBSCR) a year later. It also outlines how railways developed from the horse drawn railways of the 1600s, to steam locomotives and then electric trains. The tenacity and diligence of those responsible for acquiring the items which record the history of railways in Southern England has resulted in one of the finest collections available and one which is of national importance.

On Wednesday 3rd June a new exhibition was opened in the Museum. It adds to the permanent Woking Homes exhibit by showin...
04/06/2026

On Wednesday 3rd June a new exhibition was opened in the Museum. It adds to the permanent Woking Homes exhibit by showing some items from the London & South Western Orphanage which predated Woking Homes. The exhibition will be on show until September. Henry the Collecting Dog from the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway visited along with his apprentice Bertie. The pictures show (a) John, Henry, Bertie and London Jack. (b) Henry about to get his latest medal from Sarah, Woking Homes CEO, having collected £5k. (c) The new display which includes many items over 100 years old and never been on public display before.

**OPENING TIMES**The Bluebell Railway Museum on Platform 2, will be open on these days and at these times over the comin...
29/05/2026

**OPENING TIMES**

The Bluebell Railway Museum on Platform 2, will be open on these days and at these times over the coming week:

Sat 30th May, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 31st May, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 1st Jun, Museum and Railway CLOSED
Tue 2nd Jun, 10.00 - 15.00
Wed 3rd Jun, 10.00 - 15.00
Thu 4th Jun, 10.00 - 15.00
Fri 5th Jun, Museum and Railway CLOSED
Sat 6th Jun, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 7th Jun, 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 11.00, Fri 29th May.

We do hope you're able to find the time to visit the Museum on Platform 2, if you're planning a trip to the Bluebell Railway.

For more about our fantastic museum click here:
https://www.bluebell-railway.com/museum/

We look forward to welcoming you very soon!


June 3rd, come and meet Henry.
26/05/2026

June 3rd, come and meet Henry.

The Museum on Platform 2, will be open on these days and at these times:Sat 23rd May, 10.00 - 17.00Sun 24th May, 10.00 ...
22/05/2026

The Museum on Platform 2, will be open on these days and at these times:

Sat 23rd May, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 24th May, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 25th May, 10.00 - 17.00
Tue 26th May, 10.00 - 16.30
Wed 27th May, 10.00 - 16.30
Thu 28th May, 10.00 - 16.30
Fri 29th May, 10.00 - 16.30
Sat 30th May, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 31st May, 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 11.00, Fri 22nd May.

We do hope you're able to find the time to visit the Museum on Platform 2, if you're planning a trip to the Bluebell Railway.

For more about our fantastic museum click here:
https://www.bluebell-railway.com/museum/
We look forward to welcoming you very soon!


OPENING HOURS FOR THE WEEK AHEADThe Museum on Platform 2, will be open on these days and times:Sat 16th May, 10.00 - 17....
15/05/2026

OPENING HOURS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

The Museum on Platform 2, will be open on these days and times:

Sat 16th May, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 17th May, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 18th May, MUSEUM & RAILWAY CLOSED
Tue 19th May, 10.00 - 15.00
Wed 20th May, 10.00 - 15.00
Thu 21st May, 10.00 - 15.00
Fri 22nd May, MUSEUM & RAILWAY CLOSED
Sat 23rd May, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 24th May, 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 10.00, Fri 15th May.

We do hope you're able to find the time to visit the Museum on Platform 2, if you're planning a trip to the Bluebell Railway.

For more about our fantastic museum click here:
https://www.bluebell-railway.com/museum/

We look forward to welcoming you very soon!


OPENING HOURS FOR THE WEEK AHEADThe Museum on Platform 2, will be open on these days and times:Sat 9th May, 10.00 - 17.0...
08/05/2026

OPENING HOURS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

The Museum on Platform 2, will be open on these days and times:

Sat 9th May, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 10th May, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 11th May, MUSEUM & RAILWAY CLOSED
Tue 12th May, 10.00 - 15.00
Wed 13th May, 10.00 - 15.00
Thu 14th May, 10.00 - 15.00
Fri 15th May, MUSEUM & RAILWAY CLOSED
Sat 16th May, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 17th May, 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 11.00, Fri 8th May.

We do hope you're able to find the time to visit the Museum on Platform 2, if you're planning a trip to the Bluebell Railway.

For more about our fantastic museum click here:
https://www.bluebell-railway.com/museum/

We look forward to welcoming you very soon!


OPENING HOURS FOR THE WEEK AHEADThe Museum on Platform 2, will be open on these days and times:Sat 2nd May, 10.00 - 17.0...
01/05/2026

OPENING HOURS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

The Museum on Platform 2, will be open on these days and times:

Sat 2nd May, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 3rd May, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 4th May, 10.00 - 17.00
Tue 5th May, 10.00 - 15.00
Wed 6th May, 10.00 - 15.00
Thu 7th May, 10.00 - 15.00
Fri 8th May, MUSEUM & RAILWAY CLOSED
Sat 9th May, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 10th May, 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 15.00, Fri 1st May.

We do hope you're able to find the time to visit the Museum on Platform 2, if you're planning a trip to the Bluebell Railway.

For more about our fantastic museum click here:
https://www.bluebell-railway.com/museum/

We look forward to welcoming you very soon!


OPENING HOURS FOR THE WEEK AHEADThe Museum on Platform 2, will be open on these days and times:Sat 25th April, 10.00 - 1...
24/04/2026

OPENING HOURS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

The Museum on Platform 2, will be open on these days and times:

Sat 25th April, 10.00 - 16.30
Sun 26th April, 10.00 - 16.30
Mon 27th April, MUSEUM & RAILWAY CLOSED
Tue 28th April, 10.00 - 15.00
Wed 29th April, 10.00 - 15.00
Thu 30th April, 10.00 - 15.00
Fri 1st May, MUSEUM & RAILWAY CLOSED
Sat 2nd May, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 3rd May 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 11.00, Fri 24th April.

We do hope you're able to find the time to visit the Museum on Platform 2, if you're planning a trip to the Bluebell Railway.

For more about our fantastic museum click here:
https://www.bluebell-railway.com/museum/

We look forward to welcoming you very soon!


Congratulations to Southern Locomotives Limited on Eddystone's successful trip with the 'Great Britain' rail tour on 18/...
20/04/2026

Congratulations to Southern Locomotives Limited on Eddystone's successful trip with the 'Great Britain' rail tour on 18/19 April. Paddington to Penzance, then Penzance to Chester could be a two day mileage record for preserved steam on the Main Line. (Don't forget the trip from Penzance to Par and back to turn). The picture from the Southern Railways Archive shows Eddystone in May 1962 near Millbrook with an inter regional service to Bournemouth. Photo by Joe Kent.

OPENING HOURS FOR THE WEEK AHEADThe Museum on Platform 2, will be open on these days and times:Sat 18th April, 10.00 - 1...
18/04/2026

OPENING HOURS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

The Museum on Platform 2, will be open on these days and times:

Sat 18th April, 10.00 - 16.30
Sun 19th April, 10.00 - 16.30
Mon 20th April, MUSEUM & RAILWAY CLOSED
Tue 21st April, 10.00 - 15.00
Wed 22nd April, 10.00 - 15.00
Thu 23rd April, 10.00 - 15.00
Fri 24th April, MUSEUM & RAILWAY CLOSED
Sat 25th April, 10.00 - 16.30
Sun 26th April 10.00 - 16.30

Note: Above information correct as of 10.00, Sat 18th April.

We do hope you're able to find the time to visit the Museum on Platform 2, if you're planning a trip to the Bluebell Railway.

For more about our fantastic museum click here:
https://www.bluebell-railway.com/museum/

We look forward to welcoming you very soon!


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Sheffield Park Station, Station Approach
Uckfield
TN223QL

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