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.

Meet Paddington Bear

Spring Gala and Rail 200 Celebration

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

Steam Gala

Steam Gala at RSR

A Mum travels FREE with a full fare-paying adult. One free Mum per booking Pre-booking is essential

Looking for a lazy Sunday afternoon treat? Why not travel in style with the Northampton & Lamport Railway’s Cream Tea Special

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea on Sunday 30th March 2025

We've listened to the many diesel enthusiasts who said our previous three-day 'Big Diesel Thrashes' were much missed… and so we've set the date for a reintroduction in 2025! The event will take place over three days, from Friday 4 April to Sunday 6 April.

Join us for a trip aboard one of our steam-hauled trains during this Local Resident’s Weekend!

Free Easter Egg for every child on completion of Easter Trail

WACKADOO! Bluey is visiting Swanage Railway!

Open Day and Model Railway Show 5th April 2025

If you’ve visited us at Christmas you’ll have met our festive Donkeys. Meet them again as they bring some seasonal friends with them to help celebrate Spring.

Let It Snow Productions presents the Fairytale Express

A day to explore volunteering with us

Easter Steam Train Rides

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!

Don’t miss the chance see and travel on three contrasting historic trains this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend.