The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day.
Booked event ticket times are the earliest time you are able to meet the Gruffalo, at 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 13:15 & 14:15.
Don’t forget to bring your camera!
Pre-booked special train tickets guarantee a seat on departure from Hythe to New Romney Station after seeing The Gruffalo.
There is a choice of departures from Hythe to New Romney:
10:15 Tickets | 11:00 Recommended train journey departure
11:15 Tickets | 12:00 Recommended train journey departure
12:15 Tickets | 13:00 Recommended train journey departure
13:15 Tickets | 14:00 Recommended train journey departure
14:15 Tickets | 15:00 Recommended train journey departure (Please note, this ticket only allows 20 mins at New Romney.)
Advance online tickets include:
- Personal appearances from The Gruffalo at Hythe Station at intervals throughout the day.
- Magician to entertain the family whilst you wait to meet the Gruffalo & for your train ride to New Romney.
- After meeting the Gruffalo, you can hop on a return train ride from Hythe to New Romney (recommended times above)
- Activity pack, including ‘decorate your own biscuit’, which will take place at the Heywood Buffet.
- Children’s outdoor play areas will be open at New Romney.
- The Heywood Buffet will be open for takeaway drinks and snacks including our popular children’s lunchboxes.
Optional extra:
- Face painting at New Romney Station (£5 per face)
Train Fares:
- Adult: £26.00
- Concession: £24.00
- Child (1-15 years): £16.00
- Child (under 1): FREE
The ‘Magic Makers’ and our staff will be unable to take photos of your child with the Gruffalo, please ensure someone from your party is available to take a photo if you wish.
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Important Booking information
All VIP departures leave from Hythe Station (CT21 6LD).
Please note, 14:15 tickets only allows 20 mins at New Romney. We'd recommend travelling on the 13:15 if you wish for more time at this station before your return journey.
If you wish to start at another station, instead of Hythe, please get in touch (info@rhdr.org)