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.
  • 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
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16th September 2023 - 17th September 2023
1940s Weekend

1940s Weekend

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Admire the vintage vehicle and Home Front re-enactor displays, enjoy music from Jayne Darling, meet ‘Winston Churchill’ and just generally soak up the atmosphere on this special weekend. Plus our steam train rides throughout the day.

Dates
16th September 2023 - 17th September 2023
Event Type(s)
WWII Event
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
22nd September 2023 - 24th September 2023
Diesel Gala

Diesel Gala

Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar, Essex,

The diesel fleet comes to the fore for a weekend of action over some of the steepest gradients in preservation.

Dates
22nd September 2023 - 24th September 2023
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
Distance
0 away
23rd September 2023 - 24th September 2023
Steam Gala

Steam Gala

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Barnstaple, Devon,

Intense train service, plus various attractions and entertainment for all ages.

Dates
23rd September 2023 - 24th September 2023
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
Distance
0 away
27th September 2023
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
27th September 2023
Event Type(s)
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away
30th September 2023 - 1st October 2023
Industrial Steam Gala

Industrial Steam Gala

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Spring Steam Gala at RSR

Dates
30th September 2023 - 1st October 2023
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
30th September 2023 - 1st October 2023
Wirksworth Model Railway Exhibition

Wirksworth Model Railway Exhibition

Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth, Matlock,

Model Railway Exhibition

Dates
30th September 2023 - 1st October 2023
Event Type(s)
Model Railways Event
Location
WyvernRail plc, Station Road, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4FB, GB
Distance
0 away
7th October 2023 - 8th October 2023
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
7th October 2023 - 8th October 2023
Event Type(s)
Days out with Thomas
Location
Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
Distance
0 away
12th October 2023 - 15th October 2023
Beer & Music Festival

Beer & Music Festival

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Keighley, West Yorkshire,

Over the weekend, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is transformed into a 5-mile-long Beer & Music Festival.

Dates
12th October 2023 - 15th October 2023
Event Type(s)
Beer / Ale Event
Location
The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
Distance
0 away
21st October 2023 - 29th October 2023
Kids Go Free October Half Term

Kids Go Free October Half Term

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

KIDS GO FREE! Free travel for every child with a full fare-paying adult. Max 2 children (0-15 years) per adult.

Dates
21st October 2023 - 29th October 2023
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
21st October 2023 - 22nd October 2023
Autumn Gala

Autumn Gala

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

All locos in steam for this weekend

Dates
21st October 2023 - 22nd October 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
25th October 2023 - 28th October 2023
Fright Week

Fright Week

Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar, Essex,

Dare you ride the Ghost Train to North Weird

Dates
25th October 2023 - 28th October 2023
Event Type(s)
Halloween Event
Location
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
Distance
0 away
27th October 2023 - 29th October 2023
Halloween

Halloween

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

Enjoy a spooky time on the Railway

Dates
27th October 2023 - 29th October 2023
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Halloween Event
Location
New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
Distance
0 away
28th October 2023 - 29th October 2023
Spooky Goings On at Crowle Peatland Railway

Spooky Goings On at Crowle Peatland Railway

Crowle Peatland Railway, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire,

A Halloween event on the moors!

Dates
28th October 2023 - 29th October 2023
Event Type(s)
Halloween Event
Location
The Old Peatworks, Dole Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 4BL, GB
Distance
0 away
12th November 2023
Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Barnstaple, Devon,

When the railway honours the sacrifices of the fallen with a service of remembrance including a two-minute silence at 11am.

Date
12th November 2023
Event Type(s)
Location
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
Distance
0 away
16th December 2023 - 24th December 2023
Festive Express

Festive Express

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

Enjoy a steam train ride, then Santa gives each child a present!

Dates
16th December 2023 - 24th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
16th December 2023 - 17th December 2023
Christmas at Crowle Peatland Railway

Christmas at Crowle Peatland Railway

Crowle Peatland Railway, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire,

Christmas is a time of great cheer

Dates
16th December 2023 - 17th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Illuminated Train
Location
The Old Peatworks, Dole Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 4BL, GB
Distance
0 away
22nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Somerset & Dorset Heritage Railway, Midsomer Norton,

Come and join us for some festive cheer in December - tickets now available to book online.

Dates
22nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away
23rd December 2023 - 24th December 2023
Elf Express

Elf Express

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields, Tyne & Wear,

Christmas themed, family fun event

Dates
23rd December 2023 - 24th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
Distance
0 away
27th December 2023 - 3rd January 2024
Mince Pie Specials

Mince Pie Specials

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

Free mince pie for every full fare paying passenger.

Dates
27th December 2023 - 3rd January 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away