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
- Model Railways Event
- Beer / Ale Event
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- Diesel Gala
- Days out with Thomas
- 1940s Event
- All Dates
- Oct 2024
- Nov 2024
- Dec 2024
- Jan 2025
- Feb 2025
- Mar 2025
- Apr 2025
- May 2025
- Jun 2025
- Jul 2025
- Aug 2025
- Sep 2025
- Oct 2025
- Nov 2025
- Dec 2025
Autumn Showcase
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
Teddy Bears Picnic
Children travel free with accompanying teddy bear.
- Dates
- 5th October 2024 - 6th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- The Station, Pool Road, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Gruffalo Weekend
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)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 6th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Grandparents Day
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
Steam Gala
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)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Giants Of Steam
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)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Forth Valley Gin Trains
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
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 13th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Model Tram, Bus and Railway exhibition
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)
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Model Railways Event
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Midget and Sprite Car Club event
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)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Beer & Music Festival
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)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Ghostbusters Weekend
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)
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Children's EventHalloween Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 20th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam n Scream
Join us for an evening of spooky goings on and ghostly activities
- Dates
- 26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Spooky Steam
Halloween Spooky Trains
- Dates
- 26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
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
- 26th October 2024 - 3rd November 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Halloween Weekend
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)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- Lionheart Station, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2EZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Its a Hoot!
Join us this October half term for a wizarding time!
- Dates
- 26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Halloween spooky trains
Halloween spooky trains
- Dates
- 26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away