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A special remembrance train for the public will leave Tenterden, hauling the van which carried Nurse Edith Cavell’s body to London at the end of the First World War. The Cavell Van was also used to repatriate the remains of the Unknown Warrior and Captain Charles Fryatt, who was executed for attempting to ram U-boat.
The van is a popular attraction with visitors to the railway, where it is usually based at Bodiam during the operating season. The van is beautifully restored and contains an award-winning exhibition.
Order of events:
12.30: Commemoration ceremony at Tenterden Town Station
13.15: Train leaves for Bodiam (1 hour journey). Return journey, departs: 14.15.
Admission to Tenterden Town Station will be free of charge on Sunday, 11 November and the Cavell Van will be available for public view from 10.30am until 12:00.
Advance booking is strongly recommended. Accommodation is limited and fares for tickets for this unique memorial train service are: Adult £18, Child (3 - 15 years inc.) £12 and Family (2 adults + up to 3 children or 1 adult and up to 4 children) £38 to be booked online.
Current Railway Members can utilise their membership benefit for this service but must be pre-booked online and members must present a valid membership card on the day to redeem tickets for the service.
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
---|---|
Adult ticket | £18.00 per ticket |
Child (3 - 15 years inc.) | £12.00 per ticket |
Family | £38.00 per ticket |
To be booked online.
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