The Kent Cheese Train will be a fantastic new event for fans of cheese as Spa Valley Railway hosts the return journey from Eridge to Tunbridge Wells West and will take place on Saturday the 22nd of April at 2.45pm with tickets costing £35 per person and the following is included in the ticket price:
- Return train travel from Eridge to Tunbridge Wells West
- Four individual portions of cheese Caramelised Onion Marmalade and Apricot and Ginger chutney
- Extra virgin olive oil and sea salt crackers by The Fine Cheese Co.
- A complimentary drink which can be a small cider, white, red, rose wine, or a soft drink.
The exciting new event has seen a partnership with The Cheese Shop of Tunbridge Wells and will see attendees get to sample a variety of local cheeses.
The cheese selection will include:
- Winterdale Shaw which is produced by Winterdale Cheesemakers of Wrotham nr. Sevenoaks Kent. The traditional cheddar-style cheese features delightfully smooth, buttery rich and earthy flavours and is unpasteurised and suitable for vegetarians.
- Kentish Blue which is made by Kingcott Dairy, Staplehurst, Kent. This firm smooth flavoured blue cheese features a wonderful aftertaste and is also unpasteurised and suitable for vegetarians.
- Sussex Brie produced by Alsop & Walker, Five Ashes, East Sussex. This mellow cheese features grassy notes and a hint of nuttiness and is a pasteurised cheese, suitable for vegetarians.
- Mayfield is also made by Alsop & Walker. This cheese is delicious and easy to eat with its sweet, nutty and creamy flavours and is also pasteurised and suitable for vegetarians.
The Cheese Shop logo // Credit: SVR
Brand new for 2023, The Kent Cheese train will also see future dates released later in 2023 with each train planned featuring a differing selection of cheeses.
To book your tickets, please visit www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk
For more information regarding the cheese selection, please visit www.thecheeseshoptw.co.uk/
The Spa Valley Railway is also hosting an array of other fantastic events this season including Real Ale and Cider Trains and a Murder Mystery event with dining experience.
