Museums · South East England
Isfield railway station
Isfield is a preserved railway station on the closed section of the Wealden Line which served the East Sussex village of Isfield near Uckfield. Originally opened in 1858, the station closed in 1969 an
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Isfield is a preserved railway station on the closed section of the Wealden Line which served the East Sussex village of Isfield near Uckfield. Originally opened in 1858, the station closed in 1969 and was sold into private hands in 1983 to subsequently become the current centrepiece of the Lavender Line, a heritage railway.
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From the Wikipedia article
Isfield is a preserved railway station on the closed section of the Wealden Line which served the East Sussex village of Isfield near Uckfield. Originally opened in 1858, the station closed in 1969 and was sold into private hands in 1983 to subsequently become the current centrepiece of the Lavender Line, a heritage railway.
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Background
History
Serving the village of Isfield, it was a quiet station on the busy through-route from Brighton and Tunbridge Wells. Architecturally, it was a mirror image of Barcombe Mills station; equipped with two platforms, the main station buildings were on the Up side, whilst a small wooden waiting shelter was provided for the Down platform. There was no footbridge between the platforms, but passengers could easily cross by the level crossing just to the west of the station. During the First World War milk churns were brought by rail to the station, a handbell being rung from the signalbox to warn of the approach of a train. The trains also carried German Prisoners of War to the village for forestry…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9360, 0.0651
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Isfield
- Postcode
- TN22 5XB
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Official site
- www.lavender-line.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Isfield railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Isfield railway station?
- Isfield railway station is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.9360°, 0.0651°.
- Is Isfield railway station wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Isfield railway station. Check ahead for specific facilities.