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
- Steam Gala.
- Children's Event
- Beer / Ale Event
- Diesel Gala
- Vintage Vehicles
- Days out with Thomas
- Bus Rally
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Model Railways Event
- 1940s Event
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- All Dates
- Apr 2024
- May 2024
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- Oct 2025
- Nov 2025
- Dec 2025
Postcode Week
Postcode Week - EX & TA residents travel for FREE!
- Dates
- 23rd April 2024 - 25th April 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Postcode Week
Postcode Week - EX & TA residents travel for FREE!
- Dates
- 27th April 2024 - 28th April 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Murder On The Manuel Express
We've teamed up with Can You Catch The Killer Murder Mystery Events, the award-winning Scottish events company, to offer a suspenseful evening of entertainment onboard our luxurious first-class dining train.
- Date
- 27th April 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
ZB Class 30th Anniversary Day
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of our ZB locos
- Date
- 27th April 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Festival of Steam - Saint and Hall Weekend
The first weekend of our Festival Steam featuring visiting recreated Saint class locomotive 2999 Lady of Legend and our own 4953 Pitchford Hall
- Dates
- 27th April 2024 - 28th April 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Spring Whisky Festival
We will be providing complimentary whisky sampling and shortbread on our scheduled trains over the whole weekend.
- Dates
- 3rd May 2024 - 5th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Dufftown Station, Station Road, Dufftown, Moray, AB55 4BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bear Event
Spring Bank Holiday Teddy Bears Picnic Weekend
- Dates
- 4th May 2024 - 6th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Real Ale Train
Enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside and enjoy a Real Ale or two!
- Date
- 4th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam & Diesel Gala.
A bumper weekend of trains featuring as many locomotives as possible!
- Dates
- 4th May 2024 - 6th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bear Specials
Teddy Bear Specials
- Dates
- 4th May 2024 - 6th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Visiting Loco Weekend
Visiting engines take over our railway
- Dates
- 4th May 2024 - 5th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Festival of Steam - Gala Weekend
Our Festival of Steam Gala takes place on 4, 5 and 6 May, with an intensive steam hauled service in operation. Featuring visiting locomotives 2999 Lady of Legend and 45690 Leander making its final steamings of its current boiler certificate.
- Dates
- 4th May 2024 - 6th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Alison's Cream Tea
Join our friendly Front of House Director Alison and her team for her Cream Tea Experience. An afternoon of tea, coffee, homemade scones and cake, all while travelling on our 1950’s steam train. Create those special memories, which you tell us that you love so much!
- Date
- 5th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Dogs Day Out
Join us in our canine fit carriages for a doggy day out. Dogs travel free with a full fare paying owner.
- Date
- 6th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Gala
Join us for an action packed weekend
- Dates
- 10th May 2024 - 12th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Day Out With Thomas
Tickets on sale NOW for Day Out With Thomas at B&KR on Saturday 11th & 12th June and Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th July 2022! We’re welcoming Thomas back for another exciting event. Tickets will go fast! Book yours at dayoutwiththomas.co.uk
- Dates
- 11th May 2024 - 12th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Days out with Thomas
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Festival of Steam - Leander's Farewell
The final part of our Festival of Steam trilogy sees visiting Jubilee class locomotive 45690 Leander, operating the final services of its current boiler certificate.
- Dates
- 11th May 2024 - 12th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Vintage Bus Day
Join us for our Vintage Bus Day at the Mid-Norfolk Railway.
- Date
- 12th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Bus RallyVintage Vehicles
- Location
- The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bus and Commercial Vehicles rally
Vintage road vehicles and steam trains
- Date
- 12th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
ListerFest
A celebration of all things Lister
- Dates
- 18th May 2024 - 19th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away