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
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Vintage Vehicles
- WWII Event
- Diesel Gala
- Beer / Ale Event
- Bus Rally
- Days out with Thomas
- Model Railways Event
- Halloween Event
- Christmas Event
- Illuminated Train
- All Dates
- Mar 2023
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Brick Express Weekend
Our Brick Express event returns this weekend, with displays made of that world famous interlocking brick!
- Dates
- 3rd June 2023 - 4th June 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, 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
- 17th June 2023 - 18th June 2023
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
1940s Weekend
Come along and join us as we travel back in time to the 1940s.
- Dates
- 17th June 2023 - 18th June 2023
- Event Type(s)
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WWII Event
- Location
- Dufftown Station, Station Road, Dufftown, Moray, AB55 4BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
1940s Weekend
1940s/Wartime themed event
- Dates
- 17th June 2023 - 18th June 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage VehiclesWWII Event
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Yorkshire Afternoon Tea
Delightful Treats in Plush Surroundings.
- Date
- 18th June 2023
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Classic Car Rally
Not just for the car enthusiast - anyone who loves steam and diesel locomotives and buses will have a great day with us too. We are expecting an eclectic mix of some 70 classic, sports cars and other vehicles on our field at North Weald Station.
- Date
- 18th June 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Father’s Day
Father’s Day cream teas
- Date
- 18th June 2023
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Fathers Day
Including a Beer and Ale mini festival at New Romney
- Date
- 18th June 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Gala
The Return of the Diesels!
- Dates
- 23rd June 2023 - 25th June 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
An all steam hauled featuring visiting locomotives alongside the home fleet
- Dates
- 23rd June 2023 - 25th June 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Childrens Event Day
Come and see Paddington at New Romney
- Date
- 24th June 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
STEP BACK TO THE 1940S
We’re in the mood for two rip-roaring weekends of 1940s fun, as the Severn Valley Railway steps back in time
- Dates
- 1st July 2023 - 2nd July 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage VehiclesWWII Event
- Location
- One Comberton Place, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QR, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Classic Bus & Coach Rally
Classic Bus & Coach Rally
- Date
- 2nd July 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Bus Rally
- Location
- WyvernRail plc, Station Road, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4FB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Annual Steam Gala
- Dates
- 14th July 2023 - 16th July 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Real Ale Train
Enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside and enjoy a Real Ale or two!
- Date
- 5th August 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Summer Diesel Gala
Summer Diesel Gala
- Dates
- 10th August 2023 - 13th August 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- WyvernRail plc, Station Road, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4FB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Fairytale Express
Let It Snow Productions presents the Fairytale Express
- Date
- 12th August 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Freight Demonstration Day
Mix of passenger trains and demonstration coal trains
- Date
- 20th August 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Demonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bus and Taxi Rally
Bus and Taxi Rally with a special train timetable
- Date
- 3rd September 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Bus RallyVintage Vehicles
- Location
- New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bears Picnic
FREE train travel for children who bring their Teddy Bear plus a family teddy bear trail and craft activities
- Dates
- 9th September 2023 - 10th September 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away