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 sun has finally come out and Ola has almost completed the mural... Read More...
Published: 8 Mar 24
Inclusive train play for children who are autistic, ADHD, and SEND Read More...
Published: 6 Mar 24
Bat & Ball Station's mural update! Read More...
Published: 1 Mar 24
Just in time for International Women's day! Jennifer delves into her book 'Suffragettes of Kent' Read More...
Published: 28 Feb 24
Things are taking shape for our Darent Valley Mural at the Station... Read More...
Learning about the history of Sevenoaks Wildlife Rerserve and how it came to be. Read More...
Published: 19 Feb 24
After a year long wait, the DVCRP funded mural begins 19/02/24 Read More...
Published: 2 Feb 24
Bat & Ball Stations Forget-me-not cafe volunteer is up for an award! Read More...
Published: 31 Jan 24
The first dementia cafe of 2024! Read More...
Published: 3 Jan 24
Crafting away with Creative Minds before Christmas! Read More...
Published: 14 Dec 23
Eynsford Station wins an award! Read More...
Next up: Local Kent author Jennifer Godfrey 'Suffragettes of Kent' Read More...
Published: 6 Dec 23
Disruptions due to Southeastern strike means no Thameslink service at any Darent Valley railway stations. Read More...
Thank you to all who entered our 'Dream your own Train for the future'! Read More...
Published: 2 Dec 23
Make a reindeer headband, Christmas decorations, and wreaths before seeing Father Christmas! Read More...
Published: 30 Nov 23
Ed Thompson discussing the heritage and history of the Sevenoaks St Johns Area Read More...
Published: 8 Nov 23
Phil Raymond is back again! Read More...
Published: 13 Oct 23
A new selection of heritage talks at Bat & Ball Station Read More...
Published: 11 Oct 23
The Stag theatre as we once knew it by Chief Executive Tony Clayton Read More...
Published: 4 Oct 23
More time means more entries! Read More...
Published: 29 Sep 23
Public consultation outcome Read More...
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...
Published: 15 Sep 23
We're proud to say that our Heritage Platform bench has been restored! Read More...
Published: 13 Sep 23
Elizabethan layer demonstration at our Forget-Me-Not Cafe Read More...
Published: 8 Sep 23
Visit our station cafe on Fridays for not only a cuppa but for a posy of flowers too! Read More...
Published: 31 Aug 23
Spark those imaginations by dreaming up your own train for the future.... Read More...
Published: 9 Aug 23
20th Century Sevenoaks talk at our monthly Forget-Me-Not Cafe Read More...
Published: 4 Aug 23
We're mad about trains here! Read More...
Public consultation for Darent Valley Mural at Bat & Ball Station and Sevenoaks Station go live Read More...
Published: 12 Jul 23
A whirlwind of memorabilia from Phil Raymond! Read More...
Published: 6 Jul 23
A new way to hop on the train, quick and easy. Read More...
Published: 14 Jun 23
The history of Station Masters, and Sevenoaks Railways by Elliott Waters Read More...
Published: 10 Jun 23
Success for Supper Club once again! Read More...
Published: 26 May 23
2 luggage case donations from the Chandler-Wilson family Read More...
Our Station has won the award for a Cycle friendly place! Read More...
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...
Published: 20 May 23
A quick visit from our fellow twinning French town, Friends of Pontoise 🇫🇷 Read More...
Published: 14 May 23
Exploring the Darent Valley through the Sevenoaks Camera Club 📸 Read More...
Published: 10 May 23
An impromptu Bat & Ball Station presentation from our Heritage Engagement Officer Read More...
Published: 7 May 23
Celebrating the Kings Coronation with a bang and a big lunch celebration in Sevenoaks High Street! Read More...
Published: 1 May 23
Start exploring the 'Garden of England' straight from the station... Read More...
Published: 13 Apr 23
Join in with the King's Coronation celebrations by making your own crown, fit for any Royal! Read More...
Published: 12 Apr 23
Chris wasn't in his Town Crier uniform but his Pearly King one! Read More...
Published: 8 Mar 23
Talk cancelled from Sevenoaks Fire Fighting Museum Read More...
Published: 15 Feb 23
Join us for our monthly Supper Club at Bat & Ball Station Cafe with Tom! Read More...
Published: 8 Feb 23
A visit from Kent Police at our dementia friendly cafe Read More...
Published: 11 Jan 23
The local Town Crier Chris came to speak at our Forget-me-not cafe! Read More...
Published: 14 Dec 22
New DVCRP Cards for sale at the Station Cafe Read More...
The grand opening of our first Forget-Me-Not Cafe with Sevenoaks Town Mayor opening it. Read More...
Published: 10 Dec 22
Father Christmas comes to the Station Read More...
Published: 3 Dec 22
The first Christmas Market at Bat & Ball Station Read More...
Published: 25 Nov 22
Generous donations of coats for Warm Welcome Space at Bat & Ball Read More...
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...
Published: 31 Oct 22
Slime making and Halloween Headdress designing at our Spooky Halloween Workshop with The Creation Station Read More...
Published: 8 Sep 22
Cancelled Read More...
Published: 24 Aug 22
Getting creative at the Station with free Arts & Crafts Workshops! Read More...
Published: 1 Jun 22
Cafe at the Station Awarded Cycle Friendly Places Award 2022! Read More...
Published: 4 May 22
Sevenoaks Town Team have teamed up with the Trail Tale App! Read More...
Published: 22 Apr 22
New life for Eynsford Station Read More...
Published: 20 Apr 22
New train timetable for summer 2022! Read More...
Published: 14 Apr 22
Posters by Kit Boyd for DVCRP featured on BBC South East News. Read More...
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...
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...
Published: 26 Oct 21
upgraded facilities including a Ticket Machine in addition to access to Platform 1 Read More...
Published: 26 May 20
Late Spring flowering plants enhance the station entrance. Read More...
Published: 24 Apr 20
Platform canopy gets a 'make-over' Read More...
Published: 3 Feb 20
External panels installed at station entrances. Read More...
Published: 23 Jan 20
With Scenic Rail Britain. Read More...
Published: 11 Dec 19
Bat & Ball Station restoration project wins the Urban Heritage Award Read More...
Published: 4 Dec 19
Local community come together for this festive event. Read More...
Published: 25 Nov 19
To commemorate Queen Victoria's visit to Bat & Ball - the first station in Sevenoaks. Read More...
Published: 11 Nov 19
The event was a great success! Read More...
Published: 14 Oct 19
Sevenoaks Society announce Bat & Ball Station as joint winners. Read More...
Published: 9 Oct 19
Staring and produced by members of The Stag Youth Theatre Read More...
Published: 30 Sep 19
Today Mayor of Sevenoaks Cllr. Nicholas Busvine OBE officially opened the newly constructed access ramp at Bat & Ball Station. Read More...
Published: 25 Sep 19
Opening on 30th September. Read More...
Published: 23 Sep 19
A great success with sun, vintage buses and over 250 attendees Read More...
Published: 2 Sep 19
The new Darent Valley Community Rail Partnership launch event on 1st September Read More...
Published: 7 Aug 19
Deadline for surveys extended to 31st August 2019. Read More...
Published: 15 Jul 19
Enter your used lottery ticket into a free prize draw. Read More...
Published: 27 Jun 19
Work starts on the green spaces outside the station. Read More...
Published: 30 May 19
Delayed works Read More...
Published: 21 May 19
Mayor presents voucher at Bat & Ball Station Read More...
Published: 20 Mar 19
Theis + Khan Architects announce Station has been shortlisted for the South East Regional Awards 2019. Read More...
Published: 25 Feb 19
Inspired by memories of trains, travel and historic Sevenoaks. Read More...
Published: 19 Feb 19
Find out more about volunteering opportunities at Bat & Ball Station. Read More...
Published: 21 Jan 19
Local community see inside the station for the first time Read More...
Published: 14 Nov 18
Bluebell Railway volunteers restore platform scales back to their former glory. Read More...
Published: 7 Nov 18
Michael Portillo to attend the Preview Event being held to thank volunteers and supporters of the project. Read More...
Published: 5 Nov 18
Bat & Ball Station moves another step forward to become part of a community rail partnership. Read More...
Published: 22 Oct 18
We need your 'used' lottery tickets! Read More...
We need your teapots! Read More...
Published: 10 Sep 18
The Mayor of Sevenoaks buries a time capsule under the floor at Bat & Ball Station. Read More...
Published: 6 Aug 18
Sevenoaks Town Council is pleased to welcome you to the Bat & Ball Station website. Read More...