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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  • Model Railways Event
  • Vintage Vehicles
  • Diesel Gala
  • Children's Event
  • Bus Rally
  • Steam Gala.
  • Demonstration Goods Workings
  • Days out with Thomas
  • Beer / Ale Event
  • Miniature Engine Rally
  • 1940s Event
  • Halloween Event
  • Illuminated Train
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26th April 2025 - 27th April 2025
Postcode Week

Postcode Week

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Barnstaple, Devon,

Postcode Week – EX & TA residents enjoy discounted fares!

Dates
26th April 2025 - 27th April 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
Distance
0 away
26th April 2025
Toy and Rail Collectors Fair

Toy and Rail Collectors Fair

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

An exciting day out for all toy and model railway collectors and enthusiasts!

Date
26th April 2025
Event Type(s)
Model Railways Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
27th April 2025
Drive-It Day

Drive-It Day

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

Vintage road vehicles and steam trains

Date
27th April 2025
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
29th April 2025 - 30th April 2025
Postcode Week

Postcode Week

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Barnstaple, Devon,

Postcode Week – EX & TA residents enjoy discounted fares!

Dates
29th April 2025 - 30th April 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
Distance
0 away
3rd May 2025
Diesel Enthusiasts Day

Diesel Enthusiasts Day

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, Chinnor, Oxfordshire,

Diesel Enthusiast Days with 31163 & 37227

Date
3rd May 2025
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
Distance
0 away
3rd May 2025 - 5th May 2025
Classic Comedy Weekend

Classic Comedy Weekend

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk,
Dates
3rd May 2025 - 5th May 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
0 away
3rd May 2025 - 5th May 2025
Bluey Visits Ribble Steam Railway

Bluey Visits Ribble Steam Railway

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Meet Bluey and ride a vintage steam train this May Bank Holiday weekend!

Dates
3rd May 2025 - 5th May 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
5th May 2025
Dogs Day Out

Dogs Day Out

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

Join us in our canine fit carriages for a doggy day out. Dogs travel free with a full fare paying owner.

Date
5th May 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
9th May 2025 - 11th May 2025
Diesel Gala

Diesel Gala

Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,

Join us for an action packed weekend

Dates
9th May 2025 - 11th May 2025
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
Distance
0 away
10th May 2025
Dereham Day

Dereham Day

Mid-Norfolk Railway, Dereham, Norfolk,
Date
10th May 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
Distance
0 away
10th May 2025
Running Day - 143612 or AD9117

Running Day - 143612 or AD9117

Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire,

Running Day - 143612 or AD9117

Date
10th May 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Site of the former Cynheidre Colliery, Cynheidre, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 5DQ, GB
Distance
0 away
11th May 2025
Vintage Bus Day

Vintage Bus Day

Mid-Norfolk Railway, Dereham, Norfolk,

Join us for our Vintage Bus Day at the Mid-Norfolk Railway.

Date
11th May 2025
Event Type(s)
Bus Rally
Vintage Vehicles
Location
The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
Distance
0 away
11th May 2025
Bus and Commercial Vehicles rally

Bus and Commercial Vehicles rally

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

Vintage road vehicles and steam trains

Date
11th May 2025
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
18th May 2025
Car Boot Sale and Autojumble

Car Boot Sale and Autojumble

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

Car Boot Sale

Date
18th May 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
18th May 2025
Small Engines Day 2025

Small Engines Day 2025

Barnards Miniature Railway, West Horndon, Essex,

A different event as part of our 2025 calendar. We bring out everything small and quirky and get them running on our services.

Date
18th May 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Demonstration Goods Workings
Location
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
Distance
0 away
24th May 2025 - 26th May 2025
Diesel Gala Weekend

Diesel Gala Weekend

Mid-Norfolk Railway, Dereham, Norfolk,

Diesel Gala weekend with homefleet and visitor.

Dates
24th May 2025 - 26th May 2025
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
Distance
0 away
24th May 2025 - 1st June 2025
Nature by Rail

Nature by Rail

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

Free prize for every child on completion of our I Spy nature trail on the train journey

Dates
24th May 2025 - 1st June 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
24th May 2025 - 26th May 2025
Wild West Weekend

Wild West Weekend

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Saddle up for a Western-themed family adventure with a gold nugget hunt, live music, a Mobile Saloon, and our own real ales on tap.

Dates
24th May 2025 - 26th May 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
25th May 2025 - 26th May 2025
Day Out With Thomas

Day Out With Thomas

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire,

All Aboard for a day of family FUN with Thomas & Friends! Meet Thomas and The Fat Controller, take a train ride and enjoy so much more!

Dates
25th May 2025 - 26th May 2025
Event Type(s)
Days out with Thomas
Location
Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
Distance
0 away
31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025
Brick Express Weekend

Brick Express Weekend

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Our Brick Express event returns this weekend, with displays made of that world famous interlocking brick!

Dates
31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away