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.
- All
- Beer / Ale Event
- Diesel Gala
- Children's Event
- Days out with Thomas
- 1940s Event
- Steam Gala.
- Vintage Vehicles
- Model Railways Event
- Miniature Engine Rally
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- Polar Express
- Father Christmas Event
- All Dates
- May 2025
- Jun 2025
- Jul 2025
- Aug 2025
- Sep 2025
- Oct 2025
- Nov 2025
- Dec 2025
- Jan 2026
- Feb 2026
- Mar 2026
- Apr 2026
- May 2026
- Jun 2026
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- Aug 2026
- Sep 2026
- Oct 2026
- Nov 2026
- Dec 2026
Rails & Ales
Steam and diesel trains, local ales, and a countryside setting - Rails & Ales at the South Devon Railway combines heritage travel with our popular beer and cider festival at Staverton station.
- Dates
- 23rd May 2025 - 26th May 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- The Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Gala Weekend
Diesel Gala weekend with homefleet and visitor.
- Dates
- 24th May 2025 - 26th May 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Nature by Rail
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)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Wild West Weekend
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)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Day Out With Thomas
Climb aboard for a fun-filled family day out with Thomas the Tank Engine and friends. Enjoy a ride behind Thomas, live shows, play zones, and plenty of themed activities all included in your ticket.
- Dates
- 24th May 2025 - 1st June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Days out with ThomasChildren's Event
- Location
- Alresford Station, Station Road, ALRESFORD, SO24 9JG, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Kids for a Quid
Bring the family to Great Central Railway this Bank Holiday weekend. From Saturday 24 to Monday 26 May, up to three children can travel for just £1 each with every adult ticket. Unlimited train rides and plenty to explore, whatever the weather.
- Dates
- 24th May 2025 - 26th May 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Day Out With Thomas
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)
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Days out with Thomas
- Location
- Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
World of Wizardry
Immerse yourself in the world of wizardry, as Horsted Keynes Station opens its doors to the magical realm of enchantment and wonder!
- Dates
- 28th May 2025 - 1st June 2025
- 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
Brick Express Weekend
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)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
1940s Weekend
Experience the sights, sounds and spirit of wartime Britain at the Great Central Railway’s 1940s Weekend. Enjoy live music, dancing, re-enactors, vintage vehicles and more at this immersive historical event.
- Dates
- 31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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1940s Event
- Location
- Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Railway 200 at The Bluebell Railway
The Bluebell Railway will host a three-month event during the summer of 2025 to mark Railway 200, showcasing the unique capabilities of the railway.
- Date
- 2nd June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Railway 200 at The Bluebell Railway
The Bluebell Railway will host a three-month event during the summer of 2025 to mark Railway 200, showcasing the unique capabilities of the railway.
- Dates
- 4th June 2025 - 7th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Beer Festival
Meet old friends and make new ones while enjoying half or full pints of real ale and cider.
- Dates
- 6th June 2025 - 8th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Running Day - 143612 or AD9117
Running Day - 143612 or AD9117
- Date
- 7th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Site of the former Cynheidre Colliery, Cynheidre, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 5DQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Rails & Ales
A festival celebrating steam and heritage diesel locos, including a local beer and cider showcase.
- Dates
- 13th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaBeer / Ale Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Dad Goes Free
A Dad travels FREE with a full fare-paying adult. One free Dad per booking. Pre-booking is essential
- Dates
- 14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Purbeck Piddler
The Swanage Railway is delighted to be working with the Piddle Brewery in Dorset to bring you a new experience on the Swanage Railway.
- Date
- 14th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bear's Outing
A fun day out for the family
- Dates
- 14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit
- Date
- 14th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Retro Wheels and Rails
Step back in time at the Watercress Line's Retro Wheels and Rails event on 14-15 June 2025. Each station transforms into a different decade from the 1940s to the 1970s, with vintage music, vehicles, activities, and heritage train rides through the Hampshire countryside.
- Dates
- 14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- Alresford Station, Station Road, ALRESFORD, SO24 9JG, GB
- Distance
- 0 away