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
  • Miniature Engine Rally
  • Demonstration Goods Workings
  • Beer / Ale Event
  • 1940s Event
  • Days out with Thomas
  • Model Railways Event
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30th August 2025
Fairytale Express

Fairytale Express

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields, Tyne & Wear,

Let It Snow Productions presents the Fairytale Express

Date
30th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
Distance
0 away
31st August 2025
Goods Experience Days

Goods Experience Days

Great Central Railway, Loughborough,

Step into the fascinating world of railway freight with our exclusive Goods Experience Days, featuring a unique ride in a Brake Van as the highlight of the day!

Date
31st August 2025
Event Type(s)
Demonstration Goods Workings
Location
Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
Distance
0 away
3rd September 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
3rd September 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away
5th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
Diesel Gala

Diesel Gala

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Get ready for an action-packed weekend as the Bluebell Railway Diesel Gala returns with a line-up of classic locomotives and heritage action.

Dates
5th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
5th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
Classic & Steam Vehicle Show

Classic & Steam Vehicle Show

Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,

Held by the Bournemouth and Poole Preservation Club next to Harmans Cross Station.

Dates
5th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
Distance
0 away
6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
Industrial Steam Gala

Industrial Steam Gala

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Steam Gala at RSR

Dates
6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
Teddy Bears' Picnic

Teddy Bears' Picnic

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise...

Dates
6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
10th September 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
10th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away
12th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
Steam Gala

Steam Gala

Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,
Dates
12th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
Distance
0 away
13th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
September Steam Gala - AVLR15

September Steam Gala - AVLR15

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

September Steam Gala

Dates
13th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
17th September 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
17th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away
19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Beer Festival

Beer Festival

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Join us for a unique festival experience with craft beers, live music, and vintage steam trains at the Bluebell Railway Beer Festival.

Dates
19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Event Type(s)
Beer / Ale Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Steam Back to the Forties

Steam Back to the Forties

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk,

Our famous Forties weekend is back again! Swing back in time for a weekend of live music, stunning classic vehicles, vintage trade stands, historical displays, and wartime fashions, all accompanied by a frequent steam service.

Dates
20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Event Type(s)
1940s Event
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
0 away
20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Salute to the 40s

Salute to the 40s

Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, Chatham, Kent,

Get ready for the most spectacular vintage festival of the year. This iconic weekend is brimming with nostalgia, laughter, and a whole lot of fun for the entire family.

Dates
20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
1940s Event
Model Railways Event
Location
Chatham Historic Dockyard, Main Gate Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TE, GB
Distance
0 away
20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
BMR15 Event

BMR15 Event

Barnards Miniature Railway, West Horndon, Essex,

Set to be one of our biggest events since opening. This fantastic gala brings together a combination of intensive passenger services, demonstration goods trains, model railways, miniature traction engines, and more. Its going to be a good one, so make sure to save it in your diary.

Dates
20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Miniature Engine Rally
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Model Railways Event
Location
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
Distance
0 away
21st September 2025
Car Boot Sale and Autojumble

Car Boot Sale and Autojumble

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

Car Boot Sale

Date
21st September 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
24th September 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
24th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away
27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Steam Gala

Steam Gala

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Barnstaple, Devon,

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

Dates
27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
Distance
0 away
27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Paddington â„¢

Paddington â„¢

Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,

Paddington â„¢

Dates
27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
Distance
0 away
28th September 2025
Bingo Visits RSR

Bingo Visits RSR

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Bingo Visits RSR

Date
28th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away