Welcome!

  Ashford International Model Railway Education Centre (AIMREC) is based in Bethersden near Ashford.

We display and operate a range of model railway layouts alongside a  collection of railway and model railway memorabilia and operate a 5 inch miniature railway "The Spitfire Line" throughout the year. 

We sell a range of new and second hand items for modellers and serve home-made refreshments.

Get up close and personal with award-winning model railways and become fully immersed in this unique experience, whilst chatting with our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers.

We welcome group and club visits and are an ideal venue for small networking events. 

Your visit supports our charitable work 

to preserve and display heritage model railways and to provide  educational and personal development opportunities, particularly for people on the autism spectrum.

We are fully accessible with toilets and car parking.

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We hope to see you soon!