The Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) has once again been recognised among the best visitor attractions in the world, receiving a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025. This prestigious accolade honours businesses that consistently earn excellent reviews, placing the heritage railway in the top 10% of attractions globally on the platform.

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The announcement follows a string of successes for the K&ESR, which has also retained its VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction status and was recently named Best Family Experience in Kent at the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2025.

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As the world’s leading travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor bases its awards on authentic visitor feedback collected over a 12-month period, making the accolade a trusted reflection of real guest experiences.

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K&ESR Chairman Derrick Bilsby said:

“We are honoured and humbled to have once again earned a coveted top spot on Tripadvisor through the reviews of our customers, as well as securing our VisitEngland Quality Assurance mark.

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“Delivering a first-class experience, day in and day out, takes a huge team effort from our staff and our wonderful army of volunteers. Our heartfelt thanks go not only to our loyal visitors for their support and positive reviews but also to the dedicated team who truly keep things ‘on track’ and deliver exceptional customer service time and time again.

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“We look forward to welcoming many more visitors to experience living history at the K&ESR - a unique step back in time on our beautiful heritage line.”