Benefits include:
- Unlimited travel on our 3rd class coaches at reduced rates for annual paid-up members on all normal timetabled trains.*
- Free first-class travel for life members on these trains.*
- Free admission to the stations, museum, engine shed, carriage works and visitor areas during normal opening hours.
- A free copy each quarter of the award-winning Society magazine, Bluebell News.
- 10% discount on selected items from the shop (subject to terms and conditions).
- Access to line-side photographic courses for a fee.
- The opportunity to become a working member, to help in the operation of the railway or its restoration, although membership in no way imposes any commitment to become a volunteer.
Please note these benefits are for the the member only. Any accompanying person must pay the applicable fare or admission fee.
* excludes dining trains, Santa Specials, SteamLights, private charter services, Murder Mysteries, special invitation trains, Rail Ale and premium service trains.
Membership fees
Membership type |
One year |
Five years |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18 – 64) | £35 | £157 |
| Joint (2 adults aged 18 – 64) | £45 | £202 |
| Senior Citizen (65 or over) | £30 | £135 |
| Joint Senior Citizen (Both 65 or over) | £40 | £180 |
| Family (2 adults & up to 4 children under 18) | £55 | £247 |
| Junior (Under 18) | £15 | N/A |
| Full Time Student (18 – 25) | £20 | N/A |
| Life Member | £950 | N/A |
| Partner of Life Member | £475 | N/A |
| Joint Life Members | £1425 | N/A |
| Senior Life Member (65 or over) | £650 | N/A |
| Partner of Senior Life Member (Both 65 or over) | £325 | N/A |
| Joint Senior Life Members (Both 65 or over) | £975 | N/A |
How to join:
1. Apply online
Select the type of membership required, provide the information requested and submit the application.
If you are purchasing a membership as a gift, please select the relevant option.
Payment is by debit/credit card.
Please allow 14 days for your application to be processed.
2. Use an application form
This can be downloaded below or obtained from the ticket office at any of our stations or the shop at Sheffield Park station.
Payment can be by direct debit (with a £2 saving), debit/credit card or cheque.
Return your completed form:
2.1 By email to membership@bluebell-railway.com
2.2 By post to the Membership Office, Sheffield Park Station, Nr Uckfield TN22 3QL
2.3 To the ticket office at any of our stations or the shop at Sheffield Park station the next time you visit the railway, when instant membership can be obtained. Please note ticket offices are open when trains are running and the shop on Tuesdays to Sundays from 10:00 to 16:30.
Please allow 14 days for your application to be processed.
Enquiries:
Email: membership@bluebell-railway.com
Telephone: 01825 724883 on a Thursday between 10:00 and 12:00 or 13:30 and 15:00 or leave a voicemail.
