Peene Railway Museum

General information

The Railway Museum was created in the 1980s, to capture the history of the Elham Valley Railway Line which ran through the picturesque Elham Valley between Canterbury and Folkestone, from 1884 to 1947.

The Countryside Centre is housed in a 290 year old barn, moved from land now lying beneath the Channel Tunnel terminal. It was moved and reconstructed at it’s current location, next to the Railway Museum, alongside part of the original embankment to the historic line and has now been renamed George’s Barn in honour of George Wright who had the vision and tenacity to coordinate the relocation of the barn to become what it is is today.

The Elham Valley Line Trust is a registered charity- No. 295563. We are run entirely by volunteers and are always looking for new enthusiasts to come and join our friendly team- even if it is just a few hours a month.

Entry to the tea room is free. Admission prices for the countryside centre and museum are: Adult £3.00 Child £2.00 (all children must be accompanied an adult) and Concessions £2.50. Annual Family Membership £20.00 - this entitles 2 adults and any number of children unlimited entry throughout the season.
Please Note; Membership card must be produced upon request in order to obtain free entry. All members also receive our regular newsletter, keeping you up-to-date with whats on.

Whats here;
~tea room. Why not stop for a spot of lunch or a slice of home baked cake.
~jams and juices. Try our handmade jams and locally produced fresh fruit juices.
~traditional crafts. Come and see craftsmen/women in action with wood carving, handmade cards, jewellery, florists and much more. All Available for purchase,
~7 & 1/4 inch railway. Suitable for children and adults, at just £1 a trip this keeps both the parents and children happy.
~Museum. Take a look at our artifacts and memorabilia, walk around the buildings and hear the history in a short commentary, some of which are from the original railway line.
~Model Shop. For all your railway and dolls house miniature needs.
~garden and pond. See what wildlife you can find.