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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3rd 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
3rd August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
Distance
0 away
3rd August 2025
The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

The Gruffalo

Date
3rd August 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
3rd 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
3rd August 2025
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
0 away
6th August 2025
School Holidays Railbus

School Holidays Railbus

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Dock Railway tours via Railbus

Date
6th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
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
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
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
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
25th August 2025
Classic Cars Day

Classic Cars Day

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

Classic Cars Day

Date
25th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
27th August 2025
School Holidays Railbus

School Holidays Railbus

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Dock Railway tours via Railbus

Date
27th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away