The terrifying ghost trains you can board in Kent this Halloween

The scariest night of the year is almost upon us and if you’re looking for ideas on how to enjoy it then you’re in luck.

There is plenty of spooky things to do in Kent this Halloween and one great option is to take a ride on a ghost train.

Kent is lucky enough to be home to a number of heritage railways and many of them put on terrifying train rides over the Halloween period and October half-term.

This year, you can enjoy Halloween while travelling through some of the county’s most scenic countryside routes with a bit of horror thrown in.

Take a look at the ghost trains in Kent this year, where and when they are and how you can book your place.

Kent and East Sussex Railway

Halloween High Jinx will be running at the heritage railway this year, allowing you to take a ride from Tenterden to Bodiam while enjoying spooky activities along the way.

Entertainment includes a Mr Mystery magic show, a Bugs and Beasts display at Bodiam, face painting and the chance to make-your-own Halloween mask or glasses.

Fancy dress is of course encouraged, so it’s time dig out your best and scariest costume.

The Halloween High Jinx runs from October 23 to October 25, while their Fright Night Express runs on Friday, October 26.

Where: Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, TN30 6HE

When: Tuesday, October 23 – Friday, October 26

How much does it cost?

Family Travelcard (2 adults and up to 3 Children, aged 3-15 years) – £38

Adult – £18

Child (aged 15+) – £12

Children under 3 travel for free and do not require a ticket

See here to book tickets.

Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway

The light railway’s ‘Halloween spooky special’ will include ghostly games and activities, as well as a visit from the Amazing Animal Encounters, which means people can get up-close and personal with a variety of creepy critters and learn all about them.

The Locomotive Hercules will be hauling the Halloween Express which departs from New Romney at 2.48pm and heads towards Dungeness.

After a 25 minute stop at Dungeness for a snack and a drink, the train will depart at 3.40pm for the journey back to New Romney.

There will be Halloween themed food, the Model Railway Exhibition and the dessert buffet in Doctor Syn’s Dungeon upon returning.

There will also be another journey on Wednesday, October 31 departing from New Romney at 5.30pm for a round trip via Dungeness.

It will arrive back at New Romney at 6.30pm.

Where: Dymchurch Railway, New Romney Station, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL

When: Friday, October 26 – Sunday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 31

How much does it cost?

Adult – £25

Child – £18

Visit the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway website for more information.