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.
  • Diesel Gala
  • Children's Event
  • Vintage Vehicles
  • Miniature Engine Rally
  • Demonstration Goods Workings
  • Beer / Ale Event
  • 1940s Event
  • Days out with Thomas
  • Model Railways Event
  • Halloween Event
  • Illuminated Train
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  • Polar Express
  • Father Christmas Event
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2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
1940s Weekend

1940s Weekend

Mid-Norfolk Railway, Dereham, Norfolk,

Experience the 1940s with vintage trains, wartime reenactors, music, and displays across the Mid-Norfolk Railway.

Dates
2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
Event Type(s)
1940s Event
Location
The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
Full Steam for Forces Weekend

Full Steam for Forces Weekend

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

A weekend showcasing military displays

Dates
2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Children's Event
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
Bluebell Railway Food Festival

Bluebell Railway Food Festival

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

All Aboard for the Bluebell Food Festival & Crafts!

Dates
2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
Portable Railway Weekend

Portable Railway Weekend

Great Central Railway, Loughborough,

The Portable Railway Weekend is back after a successful weekend last year!

Dates
2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
Wallace & Gromit: Time For Tea (Fox & Edwards Events)

Wallace & Gromit: Time For Tea (Fox & Edwards Events)

Great Central Railway, Loughborough,

Step on-board for a terrific family journey, complete with a delicious Wallace & Gromit themed afternoon tea, officially licensed by Aardman. This event is run by our friends at Fox & Edwards.

Dates
2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
Distance
0 away
3rd August 2025
Cream Tea Specials

Cream Tea Specials

Northampton & Lamport Railway, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON,

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

Date
3rd August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
Distance
0 away
3rd August 2025
The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

The Gruffalo

Date
3rd August 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
3rd August 2025
Victorian Sundays

Victorian Sundays

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk,

The North Norfolk Railway offers far more than just a train ride! Grab your tickets, watch the guard wave his green flag, listen for the sound of the whistle and a whoosh of steam as you set off on a timeless journey through some of Norfolk’s most stunning coastal scenery and beautiful countryside.

Date
3rd August 2025
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
0 away
5th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Day Out With Thomas

Day Out With Thomas

Watercress Line, ALRESFORD,

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
5th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Days out with Thomas
Children's Event
Location
Alresford Station, Station Road, ALRESFORD, SO24 9JG, GB
Distance
0 away
6th August 2025
School Holidays Railbus

School Holidays Railbus

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Dock Railway tours via Railbus

Date
6th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
6th August 2025
Wickham Wednesday

Wickham Wednesday

Somerset & Dorset Heritage Railway, Midsomer Norton,

We're offering rides over the full length of our operating line in our superbly restored Wickham Trolley.

Date
6th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away
8th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Bluebell Railway 65th Anniversary Weekend

Bluebell Railway 65th Anniversary Weekend

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Celebrate 65 years of railway preservation at the Bluebell Railway!

Dates
8th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
8th August 2025
Diesel Running Day - Sulzer

Diesel Running Day - Sulzer

Great Central Railway, Loughborough,

Come and join us for one of the highest mileage diesel hauled services in preservation.

Date
8th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
Distance
0 away
9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Day Out With Thomas

Day Out With Thomas

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire,

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
9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Days out with Thomas
Location
Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
Distance
0 away
9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Teddy Bear's Outing

Teddy Bear's Outing

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

A fun day out for the family

Dates
9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
9th August 2025
Running Day - 143612 or AD9117

Running Day - 143612 or AD9117

Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire,

Running Day - 143612 or AD9117

Date
9th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Site of the former Cynheidre Colliery, Cynheidre, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 5DQ, GB
Distance
0 away
9th August 2025
An Evening with Elvis at the Bluebell Railway

An Evening with Elvis at the Bluebell Railway

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Get ready for a spectacular evening of music, dining, and entertainment as we welcome a fantastic Elvis tribute act to Sheffield Park Station!

Date
9th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
10th August 2025
Victorian Sundays

Victorian Sundays

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk,

The North Norfolk Railway offers far more than just a train ride! Grab your tickets, watch the guard wave his green flag, listen for the sound of the whistle and a whoosh of steam as you set off on a timeless journey through some of Norfolk’s most stunning coastal scenery and beautiful countryside.

Date
10th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
0 away
13th August 2025
School Holidays Railbus

School Holidays Railbus

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Dock Railway tours via Railbus

Date
13th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
13th August 2025
Wickham Wednesday

Wickham Wednesday

Somerset & Dorset Heritage Railway, Midsomer Norton,

We're offering rides over the full length of our operating line in our superbly restored Wickham Trolley.

Date
13th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away