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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- Steam Gala.
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Vintage Vehicles
- Model Railways Event
- Beer / Ale Event
- Children's Event
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- Diesel Gala
- Days out with Thomas
- 1940s Event
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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
Roller Skating
Come Roller Skating at Sheffield Park Station in the unique and amazing location of the Locomotive Shed.
- Dates
- 26th October 2024 - 3rd November 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
Halloween Fun
Fun activities to keep the children entertained in adition to our normal trams operating
- Dates
- 28th October 2024 - 1st November 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Halloween at The Bluebell Railway
Join us for a spellbinding Halloween at The Bluebell Railway!
- Dates
- 29th October 2024 - 31st 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
A Journey through Time and Light
During the safternoon step back to a Victorian inspired setting, then as dusk falls the main street lights will come on and the site is transformed into a special place with illuminated trams and entertainers.
- Dates
- 9th November 2024 - 10th November 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's EventIlluminated Train
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Norfolk Lights Express
The Norfolk Lights Express is an immersive, wintertime experience that is fun for the whole family!
- Dates
- 15th November 2024 - 17th November 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Illuminated Train
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away