Events
There's plenty to see, do and enjoy at heritage railway events around the UK. Many railways also offer experience days such as driving a train or dining experiences.
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- Children's Event
- 1940s Event
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Model Railways Event
- Days out with Thomas
- Steam Gala.
- Vintage Vehicles
- Diesel Gala
- Miniature Engine Rally
- Beer / Ale Event
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
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Shaun the Sheep AR Trail at The Bluebell Railway
Baa-rilliant news for families and Shaun the Sheep fans! The Bluebell Railway is thrilled to welcome back the Shaun the Sheep AR Trail Adventure for 2024, a fun and interactive experience that combines the charm of our railway with cutting-edge augmented reality technology.
- Dates
- 23rd July 2024 - 20th August 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Reptiles Weekend
They are back once again! Reptiles of all shapes and sizes will be at The Bluebell Railway at Kingscote Station in July & August!
- Dates
- 26th July 2024 - 27th July 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Strawberries and Steam
Free strawberries and cream for every full fare-paying passenger
- Dates
- 27th July 2024 - 28th July 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
1940s Weekend
Come along to the Aln Valley Railway to celebrate our popular 1940s weekend.
- Dates
- 27th July 2024 - 28th July 2024
- Event Type(s)
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1940s Event
- Location
- Lionheart Station, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2EZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Freight Demonstration Day
Mix of passenger trains and demonstration coal trains
- Date
- 28th July 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Demonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Kids for a Quid
Kids for a Quid
- Date
- 28th July 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Toy and Rail Collectors Fair
Exciting day out for all toy and model railway collectors and enthusiasts!
- Date
- 28th July 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Model Railways Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
School Holidays Railbus
Dock Railway tours via Railbus
- Date
- 31st July 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Thomas Big Adventure
Thomas Big Adventure
- Date
- 2nd August 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Days out with ThomasChildren's Event
- Location
- Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 6LR, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bear Weekend
Bring your teddy bear and travel by steam train at the Aln Valley Railway
- Dates
- 3rd August 2024 - 4th August 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Lionheart Station, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2EZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
1940s Weekend
1940s Weekend
- Dates
- 3rd August 2024 - 4th August 2024
- Event Type(s)
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1940s Event
- Location
- The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
WW1 110 anniversary
World War One loco running day
- Dates
- 3rd August 2024 - 4th August 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Cream Tea Specials
Looking for a lazy Sunday afternoon treat? Why not travel in style with the Northampton & Lamport Railway’s Cream Tea Special
- Date
- 4th August 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Trainmaster Days
Trainmaster Days- Back At The Bluebell Railway!
- Date
- 4th August 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Dinosaurs Weekend
Get ready for a thrilling adventure as our beloved Dinosaur pals return to The Bluebell Railway for two exhilarating days of roaring fun in August!
- Dates
- 6th August 2024 - 8th August 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
School Holidays Railbus
Dock Railway tours via Railbus
- Date
- 7th August 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Cream Tea Talks
Enjoy an afternoon tea with a railway related talk by a local knowledgeable guest speaker!
- Date
- 7th August 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Lionheart Station, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2EZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bear's Outing
A fun day out for the family
- Dates
- 10th August 2024 - 11th August 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Unicorn Weekend
Experience the enchantment of unicorns, not only in fairy tales but this weekend at the Bluebell Railway!
- Dates
- 10th August 2024 - 11th August 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
School Holidays Railbus
Dock Railway tours via Railbus
- Date
- 14th August 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away