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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15th February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
Teddy Bear Express

Teddy Bear Express

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
15th February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
15th February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
Bluebell On Ice

Bluebell On Ice

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Fire and Ice! Come Ice Skating on real ice at Sheffield Park Station in the unique and amazing location of the Locomotive Shed.

Dates
15th February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
15th February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
Half-Term Steam Trains

Half-Term Steam Trains

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk,

The North Norfolk Railway offers far more than just a train ride! Grab your tickets, watch the guard wave his green flag, listen for the sound of the whistle and a whoosh of steam as you set off on a timeless journey through some of Norfolk’s most stunning coastal scenery and beautiful countryside.

Dates
15th February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
0 away
19th February 2025
1/2 Price for Half Term

1/2 Price for Half Term

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Travel for Half Price this February Half Term

Date
19th February 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
19th February 2025
Pirates and Princesses

Pirates and Princesses

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
Date
19th February 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
22nd February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
1/2 Price for Half Term

1/2 Price for Half Term

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Travel for Half Price this February Half Term

Dates
22nd February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
22nd February 2025
Pirates and Princesses

Pirates and Princesses

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
Date
22nd February 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
23rd February 2025
Trainmaster Days

Trainmaster Days

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Trainmaster Children’s Play Sessions at Sheffield Park!

Date
23rd February 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
1st March 2025 - 2nd March 2025
Local Saver Weekend

Local Saver Weekend

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

To kick off the start of the season we are offering 50% OFF all full priced fares.

Dates
1st March 2025 - 2nd March 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
1st March 2025
Model Railway Exhibition

Model Railway Exhibition

Mid-Norfolk Railway, Dereham, Norfolk,
Date
1st March 2025
Event Type(s)
Model Railways Event
Location
The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd March 2025
Steam into Spring

Steam into Spring

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

New for 2025, join us each Sunday in March as we Steam into Spring at Avon Valley Railway.

Date
2nd March 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
9th March 2025
Steam into Spring

Steam into Spring

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

New for 2025, join us each Sunday in March as we Steam into Spring at Avon Valley Railway.

Date
9th March 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
14th March 2025 - 16th March 2025
Branch Line Gala Weekend

Branch Line Gala Weekend

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Experience the charm and nostalgia of branch line operations at the Bluebell Railway’s Branch Line Gala, happening in March 2025!

Dates
14th March 2025 - 16th March 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
16th March 2025
Steam into Spring

Steam into Spring

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

New for 2025, join us each Sunday in March as we Steam into Spring at Avon Valley Railway.

Date
16th March 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
21st March 2025
Steam Gala

Steam Gala

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Keighley, West Yorkshire,

You’ll be able to ride behind our guest locomotives and our home fleet across the four days, with intensive passenger service running on the railway. Across the traction-packed weekend, there’ll be a goods train demonstration and special double-headed trains. The Steam Gala returns in 2023, taking place over four days this year from Thursday, 9th March until Sunday, 12th March.

Date
21st March 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
Distance
0 away
22nd March 2025 - 23rd March 2025
Meet Paddington Bear

Meet Paddington Bear

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Meet Paddington Bear

Dates
22nd March 2025 - 23rd March 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
22nd March 2025
Spring Gala and Rail 200 Celebration

Spring Gala and Rail 200 Celebration

Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire,

Spring Gala and Rail 200 Celebration

Date
22nd March 2025
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
Site of the former Cynheidre Colliery, Cynheidre, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 5DQ, GB
Distance
0 away
23rd March 2025
Steam into Spring

Steam into Spring

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

New for 2025, join us each Sunday in March as we Steam into Spring at Avon Valley Railway.

Date
23rd March 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
28th March 2025 - 30th March 2025
Steam Gala

Steam Gala

Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,
Dates
28th March 2025 - 30th March 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
Distance
0 away
29th March 2025 - 30th March 2025
Industrial Steam Gala

Industrial Steam Gala

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Steam Gala at RSR

Dates
29th March 2025 - 30th March 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away