Model Railways Plus & Bus Running Sunday – 5th & 6th August 2023
Model Railways Plus is OPEN 10am – 5pm each day. – Bus Running Sunday Closes at 4.30pm – Adults £8.00 Children under 16 £2.00 – Under 5 years go FREE. No concessions. FREE CAR PARKING – CASH ONLY

What is it like?
Our annual model railway exhibition and narrow gauge railway gala is an extremely popular event for children and adults alike. We always aim for that little bit extra, with traction engine trailer rides, music in the Organ Museum and a bus “special” on the Sunday the event really has earned the “plus” in the title!
Model Railways plus will take place over the whole weekend, Please note that the bus event will be Sunday.
A limited free connecting bus service will be available on both days. Timetables published below.
There is a good selection of hot or cold food for sale on site or you can bring a picnic, the car parking field has plenty of space to find a quiet spot. Well behaved dogs are welcome, but are not allowed in the organ museum.
Ground is uneven in places, please wear sensible shoes. The site has reasonable disabled access, but rides do not. If you have been before, we look forward to seeing you again this year. If not, we hope you will enjoy your visit.
Our location
Tinkers Park is located in Hadlow Down, East Sussex on the A272 The entrance is in the layby next to Tinkers Lane. TN22 4HS – Email; info@tinkerspark.com
Postal address
Bracherlands Main Road
Hadlow Down, East Sussex TN22 4HS
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Attractions at the Railways Plus weekend
The Great Bush narrow gauge railway • Model railway exhibitions • GBR passenger trains • Miniature passenger carrying railway • Demonstration goods trains • Traction engine trailer rides • Light refreshments • Harveys real ale and Bar • Modelling enthusiast sale stands • Classic cars • Organ museum • Connecting FREE bus service • Bus Rally (Sunday) • Bus enthusiast sale stands • Visiting buses in service.
Sunday Only Bus Rally
In 2022 there were over 35 buses of interest on display and some running services.
Open Day 2023 bus Timetable – Saturday 30th Sept
Large open site
Set in spacious grounds. The image shows the Rally. Our busiest event. The ground is undulating, please wear sensible footwear.
Free Parking
There is plenty of parking in our parking field. We also have disabled parking close to the entrance and pay desk.
The Great Bush narrow gauge railway Cavalcade
The GBR volunteers parade all the working rolling stock with commentary provided by the legendary David Vaughan.
Model railway exhibitions
We have three exhibition halls for layout exhibitors and traders.
GBR passenger trains
Tour the site in style on The Great Bush Railway.
Miniature passenger carrying railway
Rides are FREE we only ask for a donation.
Demonstration goods trains
See the GBR rolling stock at work.
Traction engine trailer rides
We operate one or two engines providing trailer rides. Ride as many times as you like, we only ask for donation.
Light refreshments
A fine array of snacks and beverages.
THE PARKS BAR, with real ale on tap!
Serving at least 3 Harvey’s Ales, draft Lager and Cider, along with other beverages and soft drinks.
Modelling enthusiast sale stands
Pick your self up a bargain, there are plenty of traders indoors and out.
Classic cars
We have limited space at this event due to the amount of buses on site, however there is always a small selection of cars of interest.
Fair organ museum
Mechanical musical instruments played for your delight.
Connecting FREE bus service
The service connects with local transport where possible. The easiest link is Uckfield Bus station. During the day the service allows for 1 hour breaks in near by pubs and villages. Timetables are published one month prior to each event.
Bus Rally (Sunday)
We have had as many as 50 buses attend on the Sunday of this weekend. The service that connects with local transport links is extended to include the visiting buses in service.
Visiting buses in service
Ride on buses of interest.
Bus enthusiasts sale stands
Bus memorabilia bargains and displays.