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.
- All
- Steam Gala.
- Diesel Gala
- Children's Event
- Beer / Ale Event
- Days out with Thomas
- Model Railways Event
- Vintage Vehicles
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- 1940s Event
- Miniature Engine Rally
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- Polar Express
- Father Christmas Event
- All Dates
- Aug 2025
- Sep 2025
- Oct 2025
- Nov 2025
- Dec 2025
- Jan 2026
- Feb 2026
- Mar 2026
- Apr 2026
- May 2026
- Jun 2026
- Jul 2026
- Aug 2026
- Sep 2026
- Oct 2026
- Nov 2026
- Dec 2026
Railway 200 at The Bluebell Railway
The Bluebell Railway will host a three-month event during the summer of 2025 to mark Railway 200, showcasing the unique capabilities of the railway.
- Dates
- 4th June 2025 - 7th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaChildren'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
- 20th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Wickham Wednesday
We're offering rides over the full length of our operating line in our superbly restored Wickham Trolley.
- Date
- 20th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Cream Tea Talks
Enjoy an afternoon tea with a railway related talk by a local knowledgeable guest speaker!
- Date
- 20th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Lionheart Station, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2EZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Rails & Ales
Steam and diesel trains, local ales, and a countryside setting - Rails & Ales at the South Devon Railway combines heritage travel with our popular beer and cider festival at Staverton station.
- Dates
- 22nd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- The Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Thomas Big Adventure
Thomas Big Adventure
- Date
- 22nd August 2025
- 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
MNR Beer, Music & Food Festival
- Dates
- 22nd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Toy and Rail Collectors Fair
An exciting day out for all toy and model railway collectors and enthusiasts!
- Date
- 23rd August 2025
- 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
Bank Holiday Model Railway Weekend
Come and join us for our Model Railway Weekend featuring model railways in N Gauge, 00 Gauge, 0 Gauge and G scale up to full size.
- Dates
- 23rd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Model Railways Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Leafers at t'Pit
Vintage Land Rover rally
- Dates
- 23rd August 2025 - 24th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Festival on Rails
Explore the North Norfolk Railway during this special week and travel behind a varied line-up of steam locomotives!
- Dates
- 23rd August 2025 - 28th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam on the Square
Steam on the Square
- Dates
- 23rd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Children's EventVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Chatham Historic Dockyard, Main Gate Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TE, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Classic Cars Day
Classic Cars Day
- Date
- 25th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
School Holidays Railbus
Dock Railway tours via Railbus
- Date
- 27th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Wickham Wednesday
We're offering rides over the full length of our operating line in our superbly restored Wickham Trolley.
- Date
- 27th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Cream Tea Talks
Enjoy an afternoon tea with a railway related talk by a local knowledgeable guest speaker!
- Date
- 27th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Lionheart Station, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2EZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Summer Steam Gala
Explore the North Norfolk Railway during our special Summer Steam Gala and enjoy a journey behind a diverse line-up of steam and diesel locomotives!
- Dates
- 29th August 2025 - 31st August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Fairytale Express
Let It Snow Productions presents the Fairytale Express
- Date
- 30th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Goods Experience Days
Step into the fascinating world of railway freight with our exclusive Goods Experience Days, featuring a unique ride in a Brake Van as the highlight of the day!
- Date
- 31st August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Demonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Wickham Wednesday
We're offering rides over the full length of our operating line in our superbly restored Wickham Trolley.
- Date
- 3rd September 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away