
The AIMREC collection in Unit 7 featuring Gresley Beat, Pempoul and more re-opens on Saturday 10th January 2026 from 10.30 to 4.00pm. Our shop and tea-room in Unit 2 will also be open.
Everything will be back to normal from Saturday 17th January with both units open and all layouts operational with our usual range of home-made tasty treats. We will then be open every Saturday until Easter with some additional days (tba) in the February half term and Easter holiday.
Our shop in Unit 2 will be open on Fridays from 16th January between 10.30 and 16.00.
Entry to Unit 2 is free but there are admission charges for Unit 7. These are £10 adults, £5 under 14, £25 family (2+2 or more). Annual tickets are also available for adults priced at £75 and families at £100.

We are located in Bethersden which is a village between Ashford & Tenterden on the A28.
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Address: Unit 2 Mill Farm Business Units, Fridd Lane, Bethersden, Kent, TN26 3DB.
Also know as Bateman's Corner at the junction of Old Surrendon Manor Road, Mill Road, Pluckley Road and Fridd Lane.
We do not require our guests to book in advance. If you have any questions about your visit please e mail friends@aimrec.co.uk, use the Contact Form on the website or telephone 01233 333877 and leave a message if we aren't in.
Most visitors currently spend between 2 and 3 hours with us - and some much longer, taking their time to explore and enjoy the 20 individual model railways and exhibitions located in two buildings.
As well as enjoying the model railways many visitors like to chat about their current or planned model railway projects with our volunteers, browsing our range of second hand modelling items and sampling our delicious home-made cakes and biscuits.
Admission to our existing displays, shop and cafe area in Unit 2 is free.
The new Exhibition Gallery for the AIMREC Collection has an admission charge of £10 adults and £5 children. Family tickets and annual passes are also available.
We have step-free access and an accessible toilet in each building with baby changing facilities in Unit 2.