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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25th November 2023 - 26th November 2023
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Weardale Railway, Bishop Auckland, County Durham,

All aboard the Christmas train at Weardale Railway for an experience that will bring the festive spirit to life for the whole family.

Dates
25th November 2023 - 26th November 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Stanhope Station, Station Road, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2YS, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Santa Steam Specials

Santa Steam Specials

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Santa Specials

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Festive Express

Festive Express

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

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

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd 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
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Illuminated Train
Location
The Old Peatworks, Dole Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 4BL, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Elf Express

Elf Express

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields, Tyne & Wear,

Christmas themed, family fun event

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Weardale Railway, Bishop Auckland, County Durham,

All aboard the Christmas train at Weardale Railway for an experience that will bring the festive spirit to life for the whole family.

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Stanhope Station, Station Road, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2YS, GB
Distance
0 away
3rd 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.

Date
3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away
9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
Santa Steam Specials

Santa Steam Specials

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Santa Specials

Dates
9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
Festive Express

Festive Express

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

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

Dates
9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
9th December 2023 - 10th 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
9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away
9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
Elf Express

Elf Express

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields, Tyne & Wear,

Christmas themed, family fun event

Dates
9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
Distance
0 away
9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Weardale Railway, Bishop Auckland, County Durham,

All aboard the Christmas train at Weardale Railway for an experience that will bring the festive spirit to life for the whole family.

Dates
9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Stanhope Station, Station Road, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2YS, GB
Distance
0 away
16th December 2023 - 17th December 2023
Santa Steam Specials

Santa Steam Specials

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Santa Specials

Dates
16th December 2023 - 17th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, 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
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
16th December 2023 - 17th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, 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
16th December 2023 - 17th December 2023
Elf Express

Elf Express

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields, Tyne & Wear,

Christmas themed, family fun event

Dates
16th December 2023 - 17th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
Distance
0 away
16th December 2023 - 17th December 2023
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Weardale Railway, Bishop Auckland, County Durham,

All aboard the Christmas train at Weardale Railway for an experience that will bring the festive spirit to life for the whole family.

Dates
16th December 2023 - 17th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Stanhope Station, Station Road, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2YS, GB
Distance
0 away
19th December 2023 - 24th December 2023
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Weardale Railway, Bishop Auckland, County Durham,

All aboard the Christmas train at Weardale Railway for an experience that will bring the festive spirit to life for the whole family.

Dates
19th December 2023 - 24th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Stanhope Station, Station Road, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2YS, 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