News

5* Hygiene rating for Cafe at the Station

Published: 14 Mar 24

We're proud to announce that the Cafe at the Station has recently been awarded a 5* hygiene rating! Read More...

The last stages of the mural

Published: 14 Mar 24

The sun has finally come out and Ola has almost completed the mural... Read More...

New event: All Aboard Club

Published: 8 Mar 24

Inclusive train play for children who are autistic, ADHD, and SEND Read More...

Colour has arrived!

Published: 6 Mar 24

Bat & Ball Station's mural update! Read More...

All Aboard Heritage Talk with Jennifer Godfrey

Published: 1 Mar 24

Just in time for International Women's day! Jennifer delves into her book 'Suffragettes of Kent' Read More...

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Bat & Ball Station's mural progress..

Published: 28 Feb 24

Things are taking shape for our Darent Valley Mural at the Station... Read More...

Forget-Me-Not cafe Feburary

Published: 28 Feb 24

Learning about the history of Sevenoaks Wildlife Rerserve and how it came to be. Read More...

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Bat & Ball Station's mural begins

Published: 19 Feb 24

After a year long wait, the DVCRP funded mural begins 19/02/24 Read More...

Community Rail Awards

Published: 2 Feb 24

Bat & Ball Stations Forget-me-not cafe volunteer is up for an award! Read More...

Forget-Me-Not cafe January

Published: 31 Jan 24

The first dementia cafe of 2024! Read More...

Forget-Me-Not cafe December

Published: 3 Jan 24

Crafting away with Creative Minds before Christmas! Read More...

National Railway Heritage Awards

Published: 14 Dec 23

Eynsford Station wins an award! Read More...

NEW EVENT: All Aboard Heritage Talks!

Published: 14 Dec 23

Next up: Local Kent author Jennifer Godfrey 'Suffragettes of Kent' Read More...

Southeastern Strike Day and Thameslink limited service

Published: 6 Dec 23

Disruptions due to Southeastern strike means no Thameslink service at any Darent Valley railway stations. Read More...

Railway poster Poster Competition update!

Published: 6 Dec 23

Thank you to all who entered our 'Dream your own Train for the future'! Read More...

Arts & Crafts with Father Christmas!

Published: 2 Dec 23

Make a reindeer headband, Christmas decorations, and wreaths before seeing Father Christmas! Read More...

All Aboard Heritage Talk with Ed Thompson

Published: 30 Nov 23

Ed Thompson discussing the heritage and history of the Sevenoaks St Johns Area Read More...

Forget-Me-Not cafe November

Published: 8 Nov 23

Phil Raymond is back again! Read More...

NEW EVENT: All Aboard Heritage Talks!

Published: 13 Oct 23

A new selection of heritage talks at Bat & Ball Station Read More...

Forget-Me-Not cafe October

Published: 11 Oct 23

The Stag theatre as we once knew it by Chief Executive Tony Clayton Read More...

Train Poster Competition Extended

Published: 4 Oct 23

More time means more entries! Read More...

DVCRP Mural Public Consultations Outcome

Published: 29 Sep 23

Public consultation outcome Read More...

Heritage Open Day 2023

Published: 16 Sep 23

Full of Victorian inspired inventions and Queenie herself, the day was a great success with lots to see, do, and learn! Read More...

Southeastern & Chatham style platform bench

Published: 15 Sep 23

We're proud to say that our Heritage Platform bench has been restored! Read More...

Forget-Me-Not cafe September

Published: 13 Sep 23

Elizabethan layer demonstration at our Forget-Me-Not Cafe Read More...

Beautiful Blooms by Ali

Published: 8 Sep 23

Visit our station cafe on Fridays for not only a cuppa but for a posy of flowers too! Read More...

Heritage Open Day Poster Competition!

Published: 31 Aug 23

Spark those imaginations by dreaming up your own train for the future.... Read More...

Forget-Me-Not cafe August

Published: 9 Aug 23

20th Century Sevenoaks talk at our monthly Forget-Me-Not Cafe Read More...

Arts & Crafts Summer Workshops

Published: 4 Aug 23

We're mad about trains here! Read More...

DVCRP Mural Public Consultations

Published: 4 Aug 23

Public consultation for Darent Valley Mural at Bat & Ball Station and Sevenoaks Station go live Read More...

Forget-Me-Not cafe July

Published: 12 Jul 23

A whirlwind of memorabilia from Phil Raymond! Read More...

Contactless payment point at Bat & Ball Station

Published: 6 Jul 23

A new way to hop on the train, quick and easy. Read More...

Forget-Me-Not cafe June

Published: 14 Jun 23

The history of Station Masters, and Sevenoaks Railways by Elliott Waters Read More...

Vegan Supper Club Success

Published: 10 Jun 23

Success for Supper Club once again! Read More...

Two beautiful trunk donations for the Station

Published: 26 May 23

2 luggage case donations from the Chandler-Wilson family Read More...

Cycle Friendly Place Award

Published: 26 May 23

Our Station has won the award for a Cycle friendly place! Read More...

Bat & Ball Station South East & Chatham Style bench update

Published: 24 May 23

Project update of our heritage platform bench undergoing major restoration repair since 2022 vandal damage, and a brand new replica bench is being built alongside. Read More...

Friends of Pontoise visit

Published: 20 May 23

A quick visit from our fellow twinning French town, Friends of Pontoise 🇫🇷 Read More...

Darent Valley Exhibition

Published: 14 May 23

Exploring the Darent Valley through the Sevenoaks Camera Club 📸 Read More...

Forget-Me-Not cafe May

Published: 10 May 23

An impromptu Bat & Ball Station presentation from our Heritage Engagement Officer Read More...

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Sevenoaks King's Coronation

Published: 7 May 23

Celebrating the Kings Coronation with a bang and a big lunch celebration in Sevenoaks High Street! Read More...

Darent Valley Landscape Partnership Rail Trials

Published: 1 May 23

Start exploring the 'Garden of England' straight from the station... Read More...

Kings Coronation Crown Workshop

Published: 13 Apr 23

Join in with the King's Coronation celebrations by making your own crown, fit for any Royal! Read More...

Forget-Me-Not Cafe Update

Published: 12 Apr 23

Chris wasn't in his Town Crier uniform but his Pearly King one! Read More...

Forget-Me-Not cafe March

Published: 8 Mar 23

Talk cancelled from Sevenoaks Fire Fighting Museum Read More...

Supper Club Sucess

Published: 15 Feb 23

Join us for our monthly Supper Club at Bat & Ball Station Cafe with Tom! Read More...

Forget-Me-Not cafe February

Published: 8 Feb 23

A visit from Kent Police at our dementia friendly cafe Read More...

Forget-Me-Not cafe January

Published: 11 Jan 23

The local Town Crier Chris came to speak at our Forget-me-not cafe! Read More...

Darent Valley Painting Greeting Cards

Published: 14 Dec 22

New DVCRP Cards for sale at the Station Cafe Read More...

Forget-Me-Not Cafe opening

Published: 14 Dec 22

The grand opening of our first Forget-Me-Not Cafe with Sevenoaks Town Mayor opening it. Read More...

Christmas Event

Published: 10 Dec 22

Father Christmas comes to the Station Read More...

Christmas Market

Published: 3 Dec 22

The first Christmas Market at Bat & Ball Station Read More...

Coat Collection Warm Welcome Space

Published: 25 Nov 22

Generous donations of coats for Warm Welcome Space at Bat & Ball Read More...

Warm Welcome Spaces

Published: 10 Nov 22

Our Warm Welcome Mornings have begun, opening up our Station for free refreshments, book swaps, free warm coats, and the occasional talk! Read More...

Spooky Halloween Workshop

Published: 31 Oct 22

Slime making and Halloween Headdress designing at our Spooky Halloween Workshop with The Creation Station Read More...

Heritage Open Day

Published: 8 Sep 22

Cancelled Read More...

Arts & Crafts Day

Published: 24 Aug 22

Getting creative at the Station with free Arts & Crafts Workshops! Read More...

Cycling made easy at the Station Cafe

Published: 1 Jun 22

Cafe at the Station Awarded Cycle Friendly Places Award 2022! Read More...

New Way to explore the History of Sevenoaks

Published: 4 May 22

Sevenoaks Town Team have teamed up with the Trail Tale App! Read More...

Eynsford Station Restoration

Published: 22 Apr 22

New life for Eynsford Station Read More...

Train timetable update

Published: 20 Apr 22

New train timetable for summer 2022! Read More...

Darent Valley Line Posters on BBC South East

Published: 14 Apr 22

Posters by Kit Boyd for DVCRP featured on BBC South East News. Read More...

Darent Valley Line Station Poster Launch 2022

Published: 31 Mar 22

Unveiling the new posters for Darent Valley Line Stations: Swanley Station, Eynsford Station, Shoreham Station, Otford Station, Bat & Ball Station, and Sevenoaks Station Read More...

Bat & Ball Station Platform Awarded Loo of the Year 2022

Published: 24 Mar 22

Bat & Ball Station is delighted to announce that it has entered and won Loo of the Year Platinum Award 2022! Read More...