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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29th August 2025 - 31st August 2025
Summer Steam Gala

Summer Steam Gala

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk,

Explore the North Norfolk Railway during our special Summer Steam Gala and enjoy a journey behind a diverse line-up of steam and diesel locomotives!

Dates
29th August 2025 - 31st August 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
0 away
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
5th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
Diesel Gala

Diesel Gala

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Returning once again to The Bluebell Railway for 2025, the Diesel Gala Weekend is back, with a host of visitors for the event!

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
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
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
19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Beer Festival

Beer Festival

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Come to a beer festival with a difference at the Bluebell Railway! Imagine sipping a special Sussex brew in the industrial splendour of a locomotive running shed, listening to great bands, and watching steam trains puff up and down the line. Hop on that train and journey to other stations to tick another great beer or cider off your list.

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
Industrial Steam Gala

Industrial Steam Gala

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Steam Gala at RSR

Dates
20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, 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
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
5th October 2025
Chocolate Sunday

Chocolate Sunday

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Come and enjoy a ride behind our Fry's Sentinel, the very locomotive that once worked at the Chocolate Factory.

Date
5th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
5th October 2025
Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

A grandparent can travel free of charge

Date
5th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
5th October 2025
Diesel Gala 2025

Diesel Gala 2025

Barnards Miniature Railway, West Horndon, Essex,

Our diesel services dont usually get much of the credit when it comes to hauling our services, but on this day they get the chance to run our line and gain all the credit. Our trust fleet of diesel locomotives will run an intensive service, as well as plenty of other additions added on.

Date
5th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Demonstration Goods Workings
Location
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
Distance
0 away
11th October 2025 - 12th October 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
11th October 2025 - 12th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Days out with Thomas
Location
Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
Distance
0 away
12th October 2025
Chocolate Sunday

Chocolate Sunday

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Come and enjoy a ride behind our Fry's Sentinel, the very locomotive that once worked at the Chocolate Factory.

Date
12th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
16th October 2025
Beer & Music Festival

Beer & Music Festival

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Keighley, West Yorkshire,

Over the weekend, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is transformed into a 5-mile-long Beer & Music Festival.

Date
16th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Beer / Ale Event
Location
The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
Distance
0 away