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Our model railway visitor centre is a treat for model railway fans of all ages. Find us in Fridd Lane, Bethersden, TN263DB

We are open on Saturdays from 10.30am to 4.00 pm with a cafe, free parking, and model shop which is also open on Fridays. AIMREC is being promoted by Ashford Model Railway Museum (AMRM), a charitable organisation set up to conserve, display and interpret historic model railways. AIMREC has a strong business case and is looking for partners who can see the potential in the project in order to to provide start-up funding and longer-term investment. AIMREC's objective is to appeal to families and hobby enthusiasts seeking entertainment, education and inspiration, pre-school to old-school. It will provide a focal point for educational, social well-being and volunteering activities and support training in technology, arts & crafts and visitor attraction management. Permanent jobs will be created and the scheme is perfectly suited to town-centre regeneration by re-purposing large-scale empty retail space. The Trustees welcome contact from anyone that would like to support the voluntary team working to bring AIMREC to life.

26/10/2026

Please note that the AIMREC Collection in Unit 7 is not open this Friday 30th October, but Unit 2 will be, although with limited availability of refreshments. Both Units will be open as usual on Saturday 31st October.

23/10/2026

Back from a super trip to the Lavender Line and Riley's Miniature Railway, we are open Sat 24th October with a fresh batch of Linda' famous Sausage Rolls and scones. Looking forward to welcoming members of the Morris Minor Owners Society in the afternoon.

13/09/2026

We were pleased to host a visit from members of the National Autocycle and Cyclemotor Club yesterday with an interesting selection of Bond Minicars, a Messerschmitt and various cyclemotors.

01/08/2026

Todds Wharf on tour at the Weald of Kent Steam and Country Fair at Woodchurch this weekend!

18/07/2026

New Oak Lane is at the Chatham Show today and tomorrow.

18/07/2026

We will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 24th July to Sat 29th August 10.30 to 16.00.

13/06/2026

This weekend 13th June and next weekend 20th June we are marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Nigel Gresley (19th June 1876). We have some special headboards commissioned by the Gresley Society on sale so you can celebrate on your own layout, and a little competition to count how many Flying Scotsmen are running on our layouts in Unit 2. And of course the Gresley Beat will be running in Unit 7.

06/06/2026

We are open today Sat 6th June 10.30 to 4.00 at TN26 3DB. Two buildings packed full of fascinating model railways, displays, model shop, second hand books and tea-room serving home-made sausage rolls and cakes. Our miniature railway The Spitfire Line will be operating as soon as the clouds roll away!

23/05/2026

We are open today Sat 23rd May for train fans looking for somewhere to visit over the Bank Holiday weekend. Enjoy seeing our classic model railway collection in action, learn from our displays and exhibition on Ashford's railway history, taste our home made sausage rolls and cakes or browse our model shop and selection of second hand stock, accessories and wide selection of books.. Open from 10.30 to 4.00 at TN26 3DB. As its half term weel we are also open Friday 29th and Saturday 30th May.

17/05/2026

Thanks to David and Eleanor and the team at Roxley Models for organising a very enjoyable exhibition at Denbies W**e Estate in Dorking this weekend. We really enjoyed meeting the many visitors who attended on both days and telling them the stories behind Joganji River and AIMREC. Looking forward to the next one!

Address

Fridd Lane
Ashford
TN263DB

Telephone

+441233333877

Website

http://www.aimrec.co.uk/

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