“The cafe at Sheffield Park served some delicious food and all staff… were all friendly and helpful.”
Autumn Half Term Catering Opening Times
Please find the timings for October 26th- November 3rd HERE
The Bessemer Arms at Sheffield Park
Located on platform 1 at Sheffield Park Station, The Bessemer Arms serves breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks throughout the day. You can pop in for a meal before or after your journey, or visit with an admission platform-only ticket.
Opening times:
- No Train Service – all outlets are closed
- Footplate Taster Days – The Bessemer Arms open 8.30 to 4.30 (breakfast 8.30 to 11:00)
- Timetable A – The Bessemer Arms open 9.30 to 4:30 / All other outlets closed at Sheffield Park
- Timetable B – The Bessemer Arms open 9.30 to 4:30
- Timetable C – The Bessemer Arms open 9.30 to 5.30 (Midweek) 8:30 to 5:30 (Weekends & Bank Holidays)
The Kiosk at Sheffield Park
The Kiosk on platform 1 serves snacks and drinks to go. Perfect to grab a coffee before your journey!
Opening Times:
Timetable A: Closed
Timetable B: Closed
Timetable C (Midweek) 11:00 am to 4:30 PM (weather permitting)
Timetable C (Weekends & Bank Holidays) 11:00 am to 4:30 PM (weather permitting)
Make Sure You Grab A Frightening Snack At The Bessemer Arms This Half Term!
We have plenty of amazing snacks and hot meals available at our Bessemer Arms restaurant this half term!
We also have a special offer of a free Simply Fruity drink with every child’s main meal purchased from this weekend onwards.
Make sure you pop in and enjoy the half term fun with us at The Bluebell Railway!
The King George V Buffet at Horsted Keynes
A charming waiting room serving tea, coffee and snacks. You can visit the buffet with a ticket to travel or a platform-only admission ticket.
Please Note:
Horsted Keynes Station is currently undergoing restoration work as part of the “Jewel In The Crown Project”, this will inevitably cause some disruption at the station over the coming weeks. Our catering facility, The King George V Buffet is not guaranteed to be open during this time, so you may wish to have your own provisions just in case. The Elephant Van and Gallery Carriage are being moved to the North end of platforms 1, but aside from a short period whilst they are being moved, will be open as per normal opening times.
Opening Times:
Timetable A: Closed
Timetable B: (Midweek) Closed (Weekend) 10:30 am to 3:45 pm
Timetable C: 10:30 am to 5:15 pm
The Well House Kiosk at Kingscote
The kiosk at our most picturesque station is open for snacks and drinks when trains are running. Located next to the children’s playground, a visit to the kiosk is a must for an ice cream on a summer’s day.
Opening Times: (These are up to October 31st 2024)
Timetable A: 11:15 am to 3:30 pm
Timetable B: 11:00 am to 3:30 pm
Timetable C: 11:00 am to 4:45 pm
The Grinsteade Buffet
We offer quality drinks, cakes and snacks in our beautiful dining carriage with traditional 1930’s Southern Railway Express Restaurant Car chairs at The Grinsteade Buffet.
You can visit the buffet during opening times.
Opening Times:
Timetable A: 10:45 am to 3:30 pm
Timetable B: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Timetable C: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm