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class="sys_control c9733 ctl_Content content print"><p> Planes, trains and automobiles - there are many ways to indulge childhood passions or to take a trip down memory lane in the UK's Garden of England.</p> <p> Vintage train journeys in Kent and Sussex can be taken on the <strong><a href="/web/20130322015904/http://www.discoverthegardenofengland.com/things-to-do/kent-east-sussex-railway-p218901">Kent & East Sussex Railway</a></strong> from Tenterden and Bodiam along 21 miles through glorious countryside. The <strong><a href="/web/20130322015904/http://www.discoverthegardenofengland.com/things-to-do/romney-hythe-dymchurch-railway-p321221">Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway</a> </strong>is home to the world's most complete collection of one third full size steam locomotives which travel across the stunning Romney Marsh. Steam trains can also be caught at a number of other heritage railways in the region including the well known <a href="/web/20130322015904/http://www.discoverthegardenofengland.com/things-to-do/bluebell-railway-p1115031"><strong>Bluebell Railway</strong></a> at Sheffield Park, whilst restored vintage diesel trains run on the small, charming <a href="/web/20130322015904/http://www.discoverthegardenofengland.com/things-to-do/east-kent-railway-p1154551"><strong>East Kent Railway</strong></a>, near Dover.</p> <p> The collections of toy pedal cars and other toys from decades gone by at the <strong><a href="/web/20130322015904/http://www.discoverthegardenofengland.com/things-to-do/the-mill-toy-museum-p321231">Mill Toy Museum</a></strong> in Northiam, and of real life cars at the <strong><a href="/web/20130322015904/http://www.discoverthegardenofengland.com/things-to-do/c-m-booth-collection-of-historic-vehicles-p218571">CM Booth Collection of Motor Vehicles</a></strong> in Rolvenden, as well as the collections of war time aircraft at the <strong><a href="/web/20130322015904/http://www.discoverthegardenofengland.com/things-to-do/shoreham-aircraft-museum-kent-p219221">Shoreham Aircraft Museum</a></strong> are sure to bring back childhood memories too.</p> </div> </div><div id="rightCol"><div class="sys_control c9713 ctl_FeaturedPages featuredPages featuredPagesRight"><h2>In This Section</h2><script type="text/Javascript"> $(document).ready(function(){NewMind.ETWP.FeaturedGallery.Init();}); </script> <div class="gallery" id="gallery_9713"> <div class="galItem"><div class="itm_0"><div class="subHlt"><h3><a href="/web/20130322015904/http://www.discoverthegardenofengland.com/things-to-do/spring-gardens">Spring Gardens</a></h3><p class="image"><a href="/web/20130322015904/http://www.discoverthegardenofengland.com/things-to-do/spring-gardens"><img src="/web/20130322015904im_/http://www.discoverthegardenofengland.com/imageresizer/?image=%2Fdbimgs%2Fspring2as+%2D+TN%2Ejpg&action=FeaturedThumb" alt="Spring Gardens in Kent and Sussex"/></a></p><p class="Description">Spring is almost here and where better to enjoy it than in a garden in the Garden of England?</p></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="sys_control c12926 ctl_HighlightedProducts highlightedVertical"><h2 class="ControlTitle"><span class="blockHeading"><p class="recommended">Featured</p><p class="type">Attractions</p></span></h2><div class="GroupWrapper"><div class="HighlightGroup Group0"><div class="ItemWrapper"><div class="Highlight Item0 ll3"><h2 class="Name"><a class="Name" href="/web/20130322015904/http://www.discoverthegardenofengland.com/things-to-do/chapel-down-winery-p220831">Chapel Down Winery</a></h2><div class="Image"><a href="/web/20130322015904/http://www.discoverthegardenofengland.com/things-to-do/chapel-down-winery-p220831"><img src="/web/20130322015904im_/http://www.discoverthegardenofengland.com/imageresizer/?image=%2Fdmsimgs%2Fchapel+down+1480%2Ejpg&action=FeaturedThumb" alt="Chapel Down Winery" title="Chapel Down Winery"/></a></div><p class="Desc">The Chapel Down Winery is home to the largest producer of English wine. 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