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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.

04/09/2026

**OPENING TIMES**

Here are the Bluebell Railway Museum opening times for the week ahead:

Sat 5th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 6th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 7th Sept RAILWAY & MUSEUM CLOSED
Tue 8th Sept, 10.00 - 15.00
Wed 9th Sept, 10.00 - 15.00
Thu 10th Sept, 10.00 - 15.00
Fri 11th Sept RAILWAY & MUSEUM CLOSED
Sat 12th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 13th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 09.30, Fri 4th Sept.

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!

30/08/2026

Now the Armoured Train Display has been announced it's a good time to mention what will be on display between it and the current Woking Homes display. For a few weeks either side of the Bluebell's Giants weekend the Museum will be celebrating the contribution made to Railway Preservation by Woodham's Barry scrapyard. Over 200 of the engines sent there for scrap, live on at railways all over the UK. This fascinating story will be told in words and pictures. You can also find out why in the picture of 34059 has reserved for Mid-Hants Railway painted on the side. Picture from Southern Railways Archive.

28/08/2026

**OPENING TIMES**

Here are the Bluebell Railway Museum's opening times for the week ahead:

Sat 29th Aug, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 30th Aug, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 31st Aug, 10.00 - 17.00
Tue 1st Sept, 10.00 - 15.00
Wed 2nd Sept, 10.00 - 15.00
Thu 3rd Sept, 10.00 - 15.00
Fri 4th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00
Sat 5th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 6th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 09.00, Fri 28th Aug.

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!

21/08/2026

**OPENING TIMES**

Here are the Bluebell Railway Museum's opening times for the week ahead:

Sat 22nd Aug, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 23rd Aug, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 24th Aug , Railway and Museum CLOSED
Tue 25th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Wed 26th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Thu 27th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Fri 28th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Sat 29th Aug, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 30th Aug 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 10.30, Fri 21st Aug.

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!

17/08/2026

A new set of images have been added to the Southern Railways Archive website. Joe Kent photos have been posted here before, but this time it's one he took outside Brighton Station. The Trolleybus is number 33, registration number FUF33 is on Circular route 42. Taken on 21 March 1959. Find more at www.southern-railways-archive.com

16/08/2026

Henry and Bertie visited the Museum for the opening of the Woking Homes display. Bertie has grown still then and started leaning from Henry.

14/08/2026

**OPENING TIMES**

Here are the Bluebell Railway Museum's opening times for the week ahead:

Sat 15th Aug, 10.00 - 16.30
Sun 16th Aug, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 17th Aug , Railway and Museum CLOSED
Tue 18th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Wed 19th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Thu 20th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Fri 21st Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Sat 22nd Aug, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 23rd Aug 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 10.00, Fri 14th Aug.

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!

07/08/2026

**OPENING TIMES**

Here are the Bluebell Railway Museum's opening times for the week ahead:

Sat 8th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Sun 9th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Mon 10th Aug Railway and Museum CLOSED
Tue 11th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Wed 12th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Thu 13th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Fri 14th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Sat 15th Aug, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 16th Aug 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 10.30, Fri 7th Aug.

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!

31/07/2026

**OPENING TIMES**

Here are the Bluebell Railway Museum's opening times for the week ahead:

Sat 1st Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Sun 2nd Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Mon 3rd Aug Railway and Museum CLOSED
Tue 4th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Wed 5th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Thu 6th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Fri 7th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Sat 8th Aug, 10.00 - 16.00
Sun 9th Aug 10.00 - 16.00

Note: Above information correct as of 11.00, Fri 31st July.

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!

24/07/2026

**OPENING TIMES**

Here are our opening times for the week ahead:

Sat 25th July, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 26th July, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 27th July, Railway and Museum CLOSED
Tue 28th July, 10.00 - 16.30
Wed 29th July, 10.00 - 16.30
Thu 30th July, 10.00 - 16.30
Fri 31st July, 10.00 - 16.30
Sat 1st Aug, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 2nd Aug 10.00 - 17.00

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

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!

Address

Sheffield Park Station, Station Approach
Uckfield
TN223QL

Website

https://www.bluebell-railway.com/museum/

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