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
  • Steam Gala.
  • Demonstration Goods Workings
  • Vintage Vehicles
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  • Beer / Ale Event
  • Halloween Event
  • Illuminated Train
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  • Diesel Gala
  • Days out with Thomas
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5th October 2024 - 6th October 2024
Autumn Showcase

Autumn Showcase

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk,

A variety of locomotives that make up the Poppy Line’s home fleet are scheduled to be in action for this weekend showcasing the Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway Society and the North Norfolk Railway. The event will see a varied schedule of passenger trains featuring the line’s unique collection of beautifully restored historic carriages.

Dates
5th October 2024 - 6th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
0 away
5th October 2024 - 6th October 2024
Teddy Bears Picnic

Teddy Bears Picnic

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys,

Children travel free with accompanying teddy bear.

Dates
5th October 2024 - 6th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
The Station, Pool Road, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SF, GB
Distance
0 away
5th October 2024 - 6th October 2024
The Gruffalo Weekend

The Gruffalo Weekend

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Venturing out from the deep dark wood, the mythical and much-loved monster will be making its way around The Bluebell Railway on October 5th and 6th at Sheffield Park.

Dates
5th October 2024 - 6th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
6th October 2024
Chocolate Sunday

Chocolate Sunday

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.

Date
6th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
6th October 2024
Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

A grandparent can travel free of charge

Date
6th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
11th October 2024 - 13th October 2024
Steam Gala

Steam Gala

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

Join us for our annual Steam Gala. Featuring an intensive timetable, a visiting loco, goods trains and a selection of locally brewed real ales, join us for an unforgettable weekend of steam!

Dates
11th October 2024 - 13th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away
11th October 2024 - 13th October 2024
Giants Of Steam

Giants Of Steam

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

The Bluebell Railway and the Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust are pleased to announce that LNER class A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will be the star attraction at the 2024 Giants of Steam Gala.

Dates
11th October 2024 - 13th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
12th October 2024
Forth Valley Gin Trains

Forth Valley Gin Trains

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

We've teamed up with our friends at award-winning Linlithgow Distillery to offer an evening like no other.

Date
12th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away
13th October 2024
Chocolate Sunday

Chocolate Sunday

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.

Date
13th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
13th October 2024
Model Tram, Bus and Railway exhibition

Model Tram, Bus and Railway exhibition

National Tramway Museum, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire,

Back by popular demand is our Model Tramway and Railway Exhibition. Come and see the amazing working lay-outs and chat to their creators.

Date
13th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Model Railways Event
Location
The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
Distance
0 away
13th October 2024
Midget and Sprite Car Club event

Midget and Sprite Car Club event

National Tramway Museum, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire,

The Midget and Sprite Car Club will be visiting Crich Tramway Village today from 10.00am and displaying some of their vehicles in the Village.

Date
13th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
Location
The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
Distance
0 away
17th October 2024 - 20th October 2024
Beer & Music Festival

Beer & Music Festival

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Keighley, West Yorkshire,

Over the weekend, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is transformed into a 5-mile-long Beer & Music Festival.

Dates
17th October 2024 - 20th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Beer / Ale Event
Location
The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
Distance
0 away
19th October 2024 - 20th October 2024
Ghostbusters Weekend

Ghostbusters Weekend

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Don't be afraid of no ghost! We sense something strange going on at Bluebell Railway...

Dates
19th October 2024 - 20th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Halloween Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
20th October 2024
Chocolate Sunday

Chocolate Sunday

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.

Date
20th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
Steam n Scream

Steam n Scream

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

Join us for an evening of spooky goings on and ghostly activities

Dates
26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Halloween Event
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away
26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
Spooky Steam

Spooky Steam

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Halloween Spooky Trains

Dates
26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Halloween Event
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
26th October 2024 - 3rd November 2024
Kids Go Free October Half Term

Kids Go Free October Half Term

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

KIDS GO FREE! Free travel for every child with a full fare-paying adult. Max 2 children (0-15 years) per adult.

Dates
26th October 2024 - 3rd November 2024
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
Halloween Weekend

Halloween Weekend

Aln Valley Railway, Alnwick, Northumberland,

Our Ghoulish Ghost train is running this weekend, with Spooky Steam Train Rides all weekend.

Dates
26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Halloween Event
Location
Lionheart Station, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2EZ, GB
Distance
0 away
26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
Its a Hoot!

Its a Hoot!

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Join us this October half term for a wizarding time!

Dates
26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Halloween Event
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
Halloween spooky trains

Halloween spooky trains

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

Halloween spooky trains

Dates
26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
Event Type(s)
Halloween Event
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away