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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1940s Weekend
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)
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WWII Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Gala
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)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Intense train service, plus various attractions and entertainment for all ages.
- Dates
- 23rd September 2023 - 24th September 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, 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
- 27th September 2023
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Industrial Steam Gala
Spring Steam Gala at RSR
- Dates
- 30th September 2023 - 1st October 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Wirksworth Model Railway Exhibition
Model Railway Exhibition
- Dates
- 30th September 2023 - 1st October 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Model Railways Event
- Location
- WyvernRail plc, Station Road, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4FB, 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
- 7th October 2023 - 8th October 2023
- 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
Beer & Music Festival
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)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Kids Go Free October Half Term
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)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Autumn Gala
All locos in steam for this weekend
- Dates
- 21st October 2023 - 22nd October 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaDemonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Fright Week
Dare you ride the Ghost Train to North Weird
- Dates
- 25th October 2023 - 28th October 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Halloween
Enjoy a spooky time on the Railway
- Dates
- 27th October 2023 - 29th October 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Children's EventHalloween Event
- Location
- New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Spooky Goings On at Crowle Peatland Railway
A Halloween event on the moors!
- Dates
- 28th October 2023 - 29th October 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- The Old Peatworks, Dole Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 4BL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Remembrance Day
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
Festive Express
Enjoy a steam train ride, then Santa gives each child a present!
- Dates
- 16th December 2023 - 24th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Christmas at Crowle Peatland Railway
Christmas is a time of great cheer
- Dates
- 16th December 2023 - 17th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventIlluminated Train
- Location
- The Old Peatworks, Dole Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 4BL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
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)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Elf Express
Christmas themed, family fun event
- Dates
- 23rd December 2023 - 24th December 2023
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Mince Pie Specials
Free mince pie for every full fare paying passenger.
- Dates
- 27th December 2023 - 3rd January 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away