The Ghost Train
Guests gather on the platform for an outdoor performance summoning the Ghost Train before boarding vintage carriages to Horsted Keynes. During the ride, visitors encounter the ghosts of the railway before disembarking to freely explore an eerie station filled with theatrical storytelling. The narrative builds to a dramatic finale featuring loud noises, explosions, and immersive staging effects.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Adults from £42; children from £21.
Hours
Sheffield Park Station opens from 4:30pm; arrive no later than 6:00pm. Gather on Platform One at 6:15pm. The train departs Sheffield Park at 6:30pm, arrives at Horsted Keynes around 6:55pm, departs Horsted Keynes at 8:10pm, and returns to Sheffield Park at approximately 8:25pm.
Ages
Recommended PG, children under 16 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Food & Drink
Takeaway food boxes and drinks are available at Sheffield Park Station, and the Horsted Keynes station café serves light refreshments.
Parking
Free on-site parking is available. Disabled parking is in the top car park.
Accessibility
Wheelchairs can be accommodated with limitations, though access is restricted for production scenes occurring down subway steps.
Pets
Only guide dogs are permitted; contact the railway after purchasing a ticket to advise that you are attending with a guide dog. Other dogs are not permitted, including dogs carried in bags or in arms.
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Tips & Advice
- Dress warmly in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes, as portions of the event are outdoors and require using footbridges and stairs.
- Bring a printed copy or screenshot of your tickets, as mobile signal and Wi-Fi can be limited at the station.
- Costumes are encouraged, but masks, hoods, imitation weapons, and large props are strictly prohibited.
Special Events & Promotions
- Returns with an all-new story and ghosts, and an even longer run.
Links & Contact
Run by Bluebell Railway
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event suitable for young children?
The experience is designed for families with older children and adults with a PG recommendation; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and it is not suitable for babies.
Are dogs allowed at the event?
Only guide dogs are permitted, and owners must contact the railway in advance. Other dogs are not allowed due to low lighting, crowds, loud noises, and pyrotechnics.
Can I bring a pram or pushchair?
No, prams and pushchairs cannot be brought on-site at any time.
Is this a jump-scare haunt?
No, it is an immersive, theatrical storytelling experience rather than a jump-scare or fright attraction, though it includes spooky moments, loud noises, and flashing lights.
What seating options are available on the train?
Seating includes individual allocated seats in open compartments as well as exclusive private First or Third Class closed compartments for groups.
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