Discover Railway History: The Canterbury & Whitstable Railway Exhibition
- Special exhibition to celebrate the history of the first railway to carry passengers by steam hauled trains
- Part of Southeastern's ongoing Railway 200 celebrations
On 10th June 1825, an Act of Parliament to construct the Canterbury & Whitstable Railway received Royal Assent, creating the first railway in the world to carry passengers by steam-hauled trains as part of a regular service – a truly momentous achievement in transportation history.
To celebrate this groundbreaking milestone, Southeastern's Mark Jones is hosting a special exhibition at Whitstable Museum that brings this incredible story to life.
See the Famous "Invicta" Locomotive
The exhibition proudly features Robert Stephenson's historic 1830 locomotive "Invicta" – a magnificent piece of railway heritage that you can see up close.
Alongside this engineering marvel, you'll discover vintage railway signage, fascinating artefacts, and captivating historic stories, plus a special showcase dedicated to the original Whitstable Town railway station.
Visit Details
Opening Times:
10:30am – 4:30pm, Thursday to Saturday
(Plus Wednesdays during school holidays)
Admission:
- Adults: £4
- Concessions (over 60s): £3
- Students (with valid student card): FREE
- Children under 19: FREE (under 13s must be accompanied by an adult)
- Local residents (CT1 to CT6 postcodes): FREE
- Group bookings: Special rates available on application
Whitstable Museum
Foresters' Hall, 5a Oxford Street
Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB
For more information: www.whitstablemuseum.org