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.
- 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
- Christmas Event
- Polar Express
- Father Christmas Event
- All Dates
- Jul 2025
- Aug 2025
- Sep 2025
- Oct 2025
- Nov 2025
- Dec 2025
- Jan 2026
- Feb 2026
- Mar 2026
- Apr 2026
- May 2026
- Jun 2026
- Jul 2026
- Aug 2026
- Sep 2026
- Oct 2026
- Nov 2026
- Dec 2026
1940s Weekend
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)
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1940s Event
- Location
- The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Full Steam for Forces Weekend
A weekend showcasing military displays
- Dates
- 2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bluebell Railway Food Festival
All Aboard for the Bluebell Food Festival & Crafts!
- Dates
- 2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 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
Portable Railway Weekend
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
Wallace & Gromit: Time For Tea (Fox & Edwards Events)
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)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Cream Tea Specials
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
The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo
- Date
- 3rd August 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
Victorian Sundays
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)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, 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
- 5th August 2025 - 10th August 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
School Holidays Railbus
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
Wickham Wednesday
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
Bluebell Railway 65th Anniversary Weekend
Celebrate 65 years of railway preservation at the Bluebell Railway!
- Dates
- 8th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Running Day - Sulzer
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
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
- 9th August 2025 - 10th August 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
Teddy Bear's Outing
A fun day out for the family
- Dates
- 9th August 2025 - 10th August 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
Running Day - 143612 or AD9117
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
An Evening with Elvis at the Bluebell Railway
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
Victorian Sundays
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
School Holidays Railbus
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
Wickham Wednesday
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