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
- Children's Event
- Steam Gala.
- Diesel Gala
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- Polar Express
- Father Christmas Event
- All Dates
- 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
Kids Go Free October Half Term
KIDS GO FREE! Free travel for every child with a full fare-paying adult. Max 2 children (0-15 years) per adult.
- Dates
- 25th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Celebrate 200 years of passenger railways at our Autumn Steam Gala from 31 October to 2 November 2025. Enjoy three days of intensive steam action with guest locomotives, brake van rides, and a display of vintage road steam engines.
- Dates
- 31st October 2025 - 2nd November 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Steam Gala.
- Location
- Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Ride the Rocket
Take a special evening train to our firework display at Glyndyfrdwy.
- Date
- 5th November 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- The Station, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8SN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bonfire & Fireworks Night
One of Leicestershire’s most exciting and magical events of the year.
- Date
- 5th November 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Gala
Take a trip through diesel history at the South Devon Railway, with classic locomotives from the 1950s and 60s running an intensive timetable along our scenic branch line.
- Date
- 8th November 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Diesel Gala
- Location
- The Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Remembrance Sunday
The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway will hold its annual service of remembrance on Sunday 12th November to honour the fallen in past wars and conflicts.
- Date
- 9th November 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Norfolk Lights Express
The Norfolk Lights Express is an immersive, wintertime experience that is fun for the whole family!
- Dates
- 14th November 2025 - 15th November 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Illuminated Train
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Last Hurrah Gala
Round off the season in style at the Last Hurrah Gala.
- Dates
- 15th November 2025 - 16th November 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Steam Gala.Diesel Gala
- Location
- Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Norfolk Lights Express
The Norfolk Lights Express is an immersive, wintertime experience that is fun for the whole family!
- Dates
- 21st November 2025 - 23rd November 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Illuminated Train
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
Enjoy a magical Christmas journey aboard a traditional steam-hauled train!
- Dates
- 22nd November 2025 - 23rd November 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Christmas Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Polar Express
Climb aboard the Polar Express at South Devon Railway for a theatrical festive adventure inspired by the beloved film. Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, singing chefs, and a visit from Santa - with a silver sleigh bell for those on the nice list.
- Dates
- 28th November 2025 - 30th November 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Polar ExpressChristmas EventFather Christmas Event
- Location
- The Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Norfolk Lights Express
The Norfolk Lights Express is an immersive, wintertime experience that is fun for the whole family!
- Dates
- 28th November 2025 - 30th November 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Illuminated Train
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Elf Express
Christmas themed, family fun event
- Dates
- 29th November 2025 - 30th November 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Christmas Event
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
Enjoy a magical Christmas journey aboard a traditional steam-hauled train!
- Dates
- 29th November 2025 - 30th November 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Christmas Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Panto Express with Father Christmas
Watch our mini Pantomime and see Father Christmas on a steam train!
- Dates
- 29th November 2025 - 30th November 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Christmas Event
- Location
- Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Steam Specials
Step aboard our Santa Steam Specials for a magical festive journey with Father Christmas, gifts for the children, and plenty of Christmas cheer. A perfect family day out full of seasonal sparkle and nostalgia.
- Date
- 30th November 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Christmas Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
Come and join us for some festive cheer in December - tickets now available to book online.
- Date
- 30th November 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Christmas Event
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Norfolk Lights Express
The Norfolk Lights Express is an immersive, wintertime experience that is fun for the whole family!
- Dates
- 4th December 2025 - 7th December 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Illuminated Train
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Polar Express
Climb aboard the Polar Express at South Devon Railway for a theatrical festive adventure inspired by the beloved film. Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, singing chefs, and a visit from Santa - with a silver sleigh bell for those on the nice list.
- Dates
- 5th December 2025 - 7th December 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Polar ExpressChristmas EventFather Christmas Event
- Location
- The Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Noel Night Train
An evening of Christmas spirit with a steam train ride and refreshments
- Date
- 5th December 2025
- Event Type(s)
-
Christmas EventIlluminated Train
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away