Wildlife and Country Fair Weekend 2024 at Kent & East Sussex Railway

New for our 50th Anniversary Year. Wildlife and Country Fair At Tenterden and Bodiam stations 14th and 15th September 2024.

Meet Carol Partridge one of only a few number of people who still practise the dying craft of wheat weaving who will be demonstrating the fine art of Corn dollies, or more correctly harvest trophies. With the changes in farming practices this craft is now red listed by the Heritage Crafts Association and is in the process of becoming recognised as an aspect of intangible cultural heritage at risk of being lost according to UNESCO.

Cecis corner will be selling her lovely jewellery made of Tagua nuts from the Ecuador rain forest Kent distillery Anno will be selling a wide selection of gins, rums and liqueurs. Mini mouthfuls will be selling some wonderful mouth-watering fudges to tempt the taste buds.

DLS Candles will be selling home-made Soy scented candles. Tenterden Men’s sheds will be offering a selection of hand crafted wooden items including hedgehog houses.

Cartridge Crafts offer handmade gifts for shooting fanatics and countryside lovers.

Sussex Essentials, is a homemade brand created in the heart of East Sussex.

Science kits and educational toys will be offering a range of toys and kits including solar and animation models.

3 D Print Studio will be offering an amazing range of 3d printed animals, dinosaurs, fidget toys, vases and lithographs (Saturday 14th only).

Visit Rachel’s Homemade Treats stall for handmade dog treats including for dogs with various allergies and selection of fun items for your furry friends.

In the Wildlife marquee you will find Tenterden Wildlife Group offering a variety of children’s activities.

A display of beautiful local wildlife images taken by the Tenterden Camera Club.

The Bee Conservation Trust where you can learn everything about Bees.

Trevor Bouldon who will be chatting about pond dipping, why not give it a go yourself!

Local charity, Thorne Hedgehog rescue who will be happy to tell you more about their work.

Learn more about the important work of the K&ESR Forestry and Conservation Team. Children will also have the opportunity to assemble some bird boxes for themselves under expert guidance!