Rail Fair 200: A Celebration of Communities and Their Railways

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Lewes Town Hall, Town Hall High Street, Lewes, BN7 2QS

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Rail Fair 200: A Celebration of Communities and Their Railways

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Join us for a FREE family-friendly day to celebrate railways past, present and future.

Southeast Communities Rail Partnership is hosting this special Railway 200 event to unveil 200 ‘blue plaques’ (100 with historic connections to Community Rail lines in the South East and 100 modern railway jobs).

* Drive a train on our computer simulator
* Meet a Victorian railway engineer
* Learn about future careers on the railways
* Delve into the world of Community rail in miniature
* Hear about station activities and community projects

The Master of Ceremonies will be former BBC and ITV broadcaster (and rail enthusiast) Nicholas Owen.

Venue: Lewes Town Hall, Fisher Street entrance, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2QS.
Nearest railway station: Lewes. Book tickets on Southern Railway’s website here.

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Rail Fair 200: A Celebration of Communities and Their Railways (1 Aug 2025)
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Friday11:00 - 15:00

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