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.
- Beer / Ale Event
- Diesel Gala
- Children's Event
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Vintage Vehicles
- 1940s Event
- Model Railways Event
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- Days out with Thomas
- All Dates
- Sep 2024
- Oct 2024
- Nov 2024
- Dec 2024
- Jan 2025
- Feb 2025
- Mar 2025
- Apr 2025
- May 2025
- Jun 2025
- Jul 2025
- Aug 2025
- Sep 2025
- Oct 2025
- Nov 2025
- Dec 2025
Diesel Gala
Join us for a day for all those fans of diesel locomotives - an intensive timetable will operate. More information on the SRPS Diesel Group Facebook page.
- Dates
- 28th December 2024 - 29th December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Mince Pie Trains
Take a post-Christmas journey through a wintery landscape.
- Dates
- 28th December 2024 - 30th December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- The Station, Pool Road, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
New Year Trains
Something to do with the family after the big day
- Dates
- 28th December 2024 - 2nd January 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa's SteamLights
Sparkle, glow and shimmer on a magical steam train covered by thousands of colourful lights. Feast your eyes on a magical and spectacular light show as you travel with us through the winter landscape!
- Dates
- 28th December 2024 - 30th December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventIlluminated Train
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Winter Warmer Steam Trains
Winter warmer steam trains
- Date
- 28th December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Black Bun Specials
Enjoy a nostalgic steam train journey in a cosy carriage, complimentary hot drink and a slice of traditional Hogmanay black bun for the adults and shortbread and juice for the kids, will make a perfect family treat to end the year together in style at this unique event.
- Dates
- 30th December 2024 - 31st December 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Black Bun Specials
Enjoy a nostalgic steam train journey in a cosy carriage, complimentary hot drink and a slice of traditional Hogmanay black bun for the adults and shortbread and juice for the kids, will make a perfect family treat to end the year together in style at this unique event.
- Dates
- 2nd January 2025 - 3rd January 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Winter Warm Up
Why not shake off those January blues by joining us at our first event for 2023, our Winter Warm Up which is taking place on January 7th-8th.
- Dates
- 4th January 2025 - 5th January 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel Gala
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, 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
- 18th April 2025 - 20th April 2025
- 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
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
- 25th May 2025 - 26th May 2025
- 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
Roads to Rail
Roads to Rail
- Dates
- 27th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage VehiclesBeer / Ale Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, 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
- 12th July 2025 - 13th July 2025
- 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
Southern At War
Southern At War To Return To The Bluebell Railway For 2025
- Dates
- 19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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1940s Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Classic & Steam Vehicle Show
Held by the Bournemouth and Poole Preservation Club next to Harmans Cross Station.
- Dates
- 5th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, 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
- 11th October 2025 - 12th October 2025
- 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
Halloween Spooktacular
Watch our play "Baba Yaga: The Witch in the Woods and take a train ride with Dracula!
- Dates
- 26th October 2025 - 27th October 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Panto Express with Father Christmas
Watch our mini Pantomime and see Father Christmas on a steam train!
- Dates
- 29th November 2025 - 30th November 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Panto Express with Father Christmas
Watch our mini Pantomime and see Father Christmas on a steam train!
- Dates
- 6th December 2025 - 7th December 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Panto Express with Father Christmas
Watch our mini Pantomime and see Father Christmas on a steam train!
- Dates
- 13th December 2025 - 14th December 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Panto Express with Father Christmas
Watch our mini Pantomime and see Father Christmas on a steam train!
- Date
- 20th December 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away