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
  • Beer / Ale Event
  • Model Railways Event
  • 1940s Event
  • Days out with Thomas
  • Miniature Engine Rally
  • Demonstration Goods Workings
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  • Illuminated Train
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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
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
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
16th August 2025
Diesel Enthusiasts Day

Diesel Enthusiasts Day

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, Chinnor, Oxfordshire,

Diesel Enthusiast Days with 31163 & 37227

Date
16th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
Distance
0 away
16th August 2025 - 17th August 2025
Music Festival

Music Festival

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of live music, great vibes, and historic charm at the Bluebell Railway Music Festival!

Dates
16th August 2025 - 17th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
17th 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
17th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
Distance
0 away
17th 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
17th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
0 away
17th August 2025
HST Day at Weardale Railway

HST Day at Weardale Railway

Weardale Railway, Bishop Auckland, County Durham,

HST Day at Weardale Railway - experience high-speed history in the Durham Dales!

Date
17th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
Stanhope Station, Station Road, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2YS, GB
Distance
0 away
20th August 2025
School Holidays Railbus

School Holidays Railbus

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Dock Railway tours via Railbus

Date
20th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
20th 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
20th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away
22nd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
Rails & Ales

Rails & Ales

South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh, Devon,

Steam and diesel trains, local ales, and a countryside setting - Rails & Ales at the South Devon Railway combines heritage travel with our popular beer and cider festival at Staverton station.

Dates
22nd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Beer / Ale Event
Location
The Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ, GB
Distance
0 away
22nd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
MNR Beer, Music & Food Festival

MNR Beer, Music & Food Festival

Mid-Norfolk Railway, Dereham, Norfolk,
Dates
22nd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Beer / Ale Event
Location
The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
Distance
0 away
23rd August 2025
Toy and Rail Collectors Fair

Toy and Rail Collectors Fair

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

An exciting day out for all toy and model railway collectors and enthusiasts!

Date
23rd August 2025
Event Type(s)
Model Railways Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
23rd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
Bank Holiday Model Railway Weekend

Bank Holiday Model Railway Weekend

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Come and join us for our Model Railway Weekend featuring model railways in N Gauge, 00 Gauge, 0 Gauge and G scale up to full size.

Dates
23rd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Model Railways Event
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
23rd August 2025 - 24th August 2025
Leafers at t'Pit

Leafers at t'Pit

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

Vintage Land Rover rally

Dates
23rd August 2025 - 24th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
23rd August 2025 - 28th August 2025
Festival on Rails

Festival on Rails

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk,

Explore the North Norfolk Railway during this special week and travel behind a varied line-up of steam locomotives!

Dates
23rd August 2025 - 28th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
0 away