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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1st April 2023 - 16th April 2023
Easter Eggspress

Easter Eggspress

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

Free Easter Egg for every child on completion of Easter Trail

Dates
1st April 2023 - 16th April 2023
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
1st April 2023 - 2nd April 2023
Open House Weekend

Open House Weekend

Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster, Worcestershire,

The SVR opens its doors to allow behind the scenes access to areas not normally viewable to members of the public

Dates
1st April 2023 - 2nd April 2023
Event Type(s)
Location
One Comberton Place, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QR, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd April 2023
Return of Dr Syn

Return of Dr Syn

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, New Romney, Kent,

The return from overhaul of Dr Syn Loco 10

Date
2nd April 2023
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
Distance
0 away
7th April 2023 - 10th April 2023
Easter Egg Event

Easter Egg Event

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Easter Steam Train Rides

Dates
7th April 2023 - 10th April 2023
Event Type(s)
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
7th April 2023 - 10th April 2023
Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar, Essex,

Join us on board the Easter Express for the longest Easter egg hunt in Essex!

Dates
7th April 2023 - 10th April 2023
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
Distance
0 away
8th April 2023 - 10th April 2023
Easter Egg Specials

Easter Egg Specials

Northampton & Lamport Railway, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON,

Easter Egg Specials

Dates
8th April 2023 - 10th April 2023
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
Distance
0 away
8th April 2023 - 9th April 2023
Easter Bunny Weekend

Easter Bunny Weekend

Keith & Dufftown Railway, Dufftown, Moray,

This year 2023 we shall run once again, our popular Easter Bunny Challenge.

Dates
8th April 2023 - 9th April 2023
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Dufftown Station, Station Road, Dufftown, Moray, AB55 4BA, GB
Distance
0 away
8th April 2023 - 9th April 2023
Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, New Romney, Kent,

Hunt for the Easter Eggs

Dates
8th April 2023 - 9th April 2023
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
Distance
0 away
8th April 2023 - 9th April 2023
Easter Express 2023

Easter Express 2023

Barnards Miniature Railway, West Horndon, Essex,

Join us on a 2 mile return journey as you board the only Easter egg hunt that you do whilst riding on a miniature railway! The Easter Bunny has dropped lots of eggs along the line. Can you help him find them all?

Dates
8th April 2023 - 9th April 2023
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
Distance
0 away
9th April 2023 - 10th April 2023
Chocolate Sunday

Chocolate Sunday

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.

Dates
9th April 2023 - 10th April 2023
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
9th April 2023 - 10th April 2023
Memories of the 1940s

Memories of the 1940s

National Tramway Museum, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire,

Step back in time to 1940s Britain on the Homefront

Dates
9th April 2023 - 10th April 2023
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
WWII Event
Location
The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
Distance
0 away
15th April 2023
Spring Diesel Gala

Spring Diesel Gala

Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth, Matlock,

Spring Diesel Gala

Date
15th April 2023
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
WyvernRail plc, Station Road, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4FB, GB
Distance
0 away
22nd April 2023 - 23rd April 2023
Locals' Weekend

Locals' Weekend

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Barnstaple, Devon,

Local Residents Weekend

Dates
22nd April 2023 - 23rd April 2023
Event Type(s)
Location
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
Distance
0 away
28th April 2023 - 30th April 2023
Spring Whisky Festival

Spring Whisky Festival

Keith & Dufftown Railway, Dufftown, Moray,

We will be providing complimentary whisky sampling and shortbread on our scheduled trains over the whole weekend.

Dates
28th April 2023 - 30th April 2023
Event Type(s)
Location
Dufftown Station, Station Road, Dufftown, Moray, AB55 4BA, GB
Distance
0 away
29th April 2023 - 1st May 2023
Teddy Bear Specials

Teddy Bear Specials

Northampton & Lamport Railway, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON,

Teddy Bear Specials

Dates
29th April 2023 - 1st May 2023
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
Distance
0 away
29th April 2023 - 30th April 2023
Visiting Loco Weekend

Visiting Loco Weekend

Moors Valley Railway, Ringwood, Dorset,

Visiting engines take over our railway

Dates
29th April 2023 - 30th April 2023
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET, GB
Distance
0 away
1st May 2023
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
1st May 2023
Event Type(s)
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
13th May 2023 - 14th May 2023
Steam and Diesel Gala

Steam and Diesel Gala

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, New Romney, Kent,

All available Locos in steam

Dates
13th May 2023 - 14th May 2023
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Demonstration Goods Workings
Location
New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
Distance
0 away
13th May 2023 - 14th May 2023
125th Anniversary Event

125th Anniversary Event

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Barnstaple, Devon,

The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway celebrates its 125th anniversary this year.

Dates
13th May 2023 - 14th May 2023
Event Type(s)
Location
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
Distance
0 away
14th May 2023
Vintage Bus Day

Vintage Bus Day

Mid-Norfolk Railway, Dereham, Norfolk,
Date
14th May 2023
Event Type(s)
Bus Rally
Vintage Vehicles
Location
The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
Distance
0 away