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
- Diesel Gala
- Steam Gala.
- Model Railways Event
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Beer / Ale Event
- Vintage Vehicles
- Days out with Thomas
- 1940s Event
- Bus Rally
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
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Meet Paddington Bear
Meet Paddington Bear and enjoy a joyful day out with steam trains, smiles and photo opportunities.
- Dates
- 14th February 2026 - 15th February 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bluebell Brickworks
Bricks, Trains and Brilliant Builds
- Dates
- 14th February 2026 - 21st February 2026
- 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
Pirates and Princesses
Dress as a pirate or a princess and enjoy a magical day out with trains and themed family fun.
- Date
- 18th February 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Mother's Day
Enjoy a steam-hauled trip with views of the Forth Valley and West Lothian countryside, with the option of a morning coffee or a luxury afternoon tea.
- Date
- 15th March 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, 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
- 15th March 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Gala - 3-day weekend of vintage diesel traction!
We've listened to the many diesel enthusiasts who said our previous three-day 'Big Diesel Thrashes' were much missed… and so we've set the date for a reintroduction in 2025! The event will take place over three days, from Friday 4 April to Sunday 6 April.
- Dates
- 20th March 2026 - 22nd March 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Spring Steam Gala
A Celebration of the Golden Age of Steam.
- Dates
- 20th March 2026 - 22nd March 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Model Tram Day
The 1/8 scale exhibition layout with the Robert Whetstone Tatra model tram will be running in the Exhibition Hall today.
- Date
- 21st March 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Model Railways Event
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Steam Gala
- Dates
- 27th March 2026 - 29th March 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Industrial Steam Gala
An industrial steam gala at the start and end of the season.
- Date
- 28th March 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Cadeby Light Railway day
An event to remember the Cadeby Light Railway
- Date
- 28th March 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaDemonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Fish & Chip Dining Service
Fish & Chips Served at your reserved seat
- Date
- 28th March 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Easter Bunny Specials
Join us for an Easter treat for the entire family! Friendly, volunteer staff will welcome you aboard a heritage steam train for a return journey that takes you along the shores of the Firth of Forth, with views of the majestic Ochil Hills, before you steam past woodlands, wild flowers and waterfalls.
- Dates
- 3rd April 2026 - 6th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Easter Egg Event
All aboard for Easter fun with steam trains, egg hunts and plenty of springtime smiles.
- Date
- 3rd April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Easter Open Day
- Date
- 4th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Site of the former Cynheidre Colliery, Cynheidre, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 5DQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Enthusiasts Day
Diesel Only days with either Loco or DMU traction
- Date
- 4th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Royal Saloon Dining Experience
Experience elegant dining in a historic Royal Carriage.
- Date
- 4th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Easter Egg Hunt
We welcome the Easter Bunny back to Apedale and the Easter Egg Hunt. Easter Saturday, Sunday & Monday.
- Dates
- 4th April 2026 - 6th April 2026
- 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
Easter Egg Event
All aboard for Easter fun with steam trains, egg hunts and plenty of springtime smiles.
- Dates
- 5th April 2026 - 6th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Easter Egg Specials
Easter Egg Specials
- Dates
- 5th April 2026 - 6th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away