Bluebell Railway Museum and Archive

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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.

**OPENING TIMES**Here are the Bluebell Railway Museum opening times for the week ahead:Sat 17th Oct, 10.00 - 17.00Sun 18...
16/10/2026

**OPENING TIMES**

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

Sat 17th Oct, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 18th Oct, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 19th Oct RAILWAY & MUSEUM CLOSED
Tue 20th Oct, 10.00 - 15.00
Wed 21st Oct, 10.00 - 15.00
Thu 22nd Oct, 10.00 - 15.00
Fri 23rd Oct RAILWAY & MUSEUM CLOSED
Sat 24th Oct, 10.00 - 16.30
Sun 25th Oct, 10.00 - 16.30

Note: Above information correct as of 10.30, Fri 16th Oct.

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 TIMES**Here are the Bluebell Railway Museum opening times for the week ahead:Sat 10th Oct, 10.00 - 17.00Sun11t...
09/10/2026

**OPENING TIMES**

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

Sat 10th Oct, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun11th Oct, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 12th Oct RAILWAY & MUSEUM CLOSED
Tue 13th Oct, 10.00 - 15.00
Wed 14th Oct, 10.00 - 15.00
Thu 15th Oct, 10.00 - 15.00
Fri 16th Oct, 10.00 - 17.00
Sat 17th Oct, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 18th Oct, 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 09.30, Fri 9th Oct.

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 TIMES**Here are the Bluebell Railway Museum opening times for the week ahead:Sat 3rd Oct, 10.00 - 17.00 Sun 4t...
02/10/2026

**OPENING TIMES**

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

Sat 3rd Oct, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 4th Oct, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 5th Oct RAILWAY & MUSEUM CLOSED
Tue 6th Oct, 10.00 - 15.00
Wed 7th Oct, 10.00 - 15.00
Thu 8th Oct, 10.00 - 15.00
Fri 9th Oct RAILWAY & MUSEUM CLOSED
Sat 10th Oct, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 11th Oct, 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 09.00, Fri 2nd Oct.

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 TIMES**Here are the Bluebell Railway Museum opening times for the week ahead:Sat 26th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00 Sun ...
25/09/2026

**OPENING TIMES**

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

Sat 26th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 27th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 28th Sept RAILWAY & MUSEUM CLOSED
Tue 29th Sept, 10.00 - 15.00
Wed 30th Sept, 10.00 - 15.00
Thu 1st Oct, 10.00 - 15.00
Fri 2nd Oct RAILWAY & MUSEUM CLOSED
Sat 3rd Oct, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 4th Oct, 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 09.00, Fri 25th 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!


**OPENING TIMES**Here are the Bluebell Railway Museum opening times for the week ahead:Sat 19th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00 Sun ...
18/09/2026

**OPENING TIMES**

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

Sat 19th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 20th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 21st Sept RAILWAY & MUSEUM CLOSED
Tue 22nd Sept, 10.00 - 15.00
Wed 23rd Sept, 10.00 - 15.00
Thu 24th Sept, 10.00 - 15.00
Fri 25th Sept RAILWAY & MUSEUM CLOSED
Sat 26th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 27th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 11.00, Fri 18th 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!


The September issue of the Bluebell Times is now available. Included is an update of the new photograph and documents th...
11/09/2026

The September issue of the Bluebell Times is now available.

Included is an update of the new photograph and documents that have been added to the Southern Railways Archive website (https://southern-railways-archive.com/) and our regular 'On This Day' feature.




đź“° The September Bluebell Times is out now!

The latest edition of The Bluebell Times is available now, bringing you the latest news, stories and updates from across the Railway.

Read the September edition online now and keep up to date with all things Bluebell!

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

**OPENING TIMES**Here are the Bluebell Railway Museum opening times for the week ahead:Sat 12th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00 Sun ...
11/09/2026

**OPENING TIMES**

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

Sat 12th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 13th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00
Mon 14th Sept RAILWAY & MUSEUM CLOSED
Tue 15th Sept, 10.00 - 15.00
Wed 16th Sept, 10.00 - 15.00
Thu 17th Sept, 10.00 - 15.00
Fri 18th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00
Sat 19th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00
Sun 20th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Above information correct as of 09.30, Fri 11th 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!


**OPENING TIMES**Here are the Bluebell Railway Museum opening times for the week ahead:Sat 5th Sept, 10.00 - 17.00 Sun 6...
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!


Now the Armoured Train Display has been announced it's a good time to mention what will be on display between it and the...
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.


**OPENING TIMES**Here are the Bluebell Railway Museum's opening times for the week ahead:Sat 29th Aug, 10.00 - 17.00 Sun...
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!


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Sheffield Park Station, Station Approach
Uckfield
TN223QL

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