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
- Diesel Gala
- Steam Gala
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Model Railways Event
- Vintage Vehicles
- Children's Event
- Beer / Ale Event
- 1940s Event
- Bus Rally
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- All Dates
- May 2026
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- Dec 2027
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
- 15th May 2026 - 17th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam and Diesel Gala
All available Locos in steam
- Dates
- 16th May 2026 - 17th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaDiesel GalaDemonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Model Tram Day
The 1/8 scale exhibition layout with the Robert Whetstone Tatra model tram will be running in the Exhibition Hall today.
- Date
- 16th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Model Railways Event
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Road Meets Rail
Road Meets Rail comes to life at Horsted Keynes station, bringing together road steam and rail steam for a truly unforgettable weekend.
- Dates
- 16th May 2026 - 17th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaDemonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Car Boot Sale and Autojumble
Car Boot Sale
- Date
- 17th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Enthusiasts Day
Diesel Only days with either Loco or DMU traction
- Date
- 23rd May 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Wild West Weekend
Saddle up for a Western-themed family adventure with a gold nugget hunt, live music, a Mobile Saloon, and our own real ales on tap.
- Dates
- 23rd May 2026 - 25th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bagnall Bank Holiday
Three railways will operate their Bagnall locos other this bank holiday weekend – and special tickets will be sold allowing a ride on each railway over the bank holiday period. In essence, travel on two railways and the third one is free! What better way to experience three of England’s narrow gauge railways and with a Stafford-built common thread linking it all together
- Dates
- 23rd May 2026 - 25th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Seaside Fun
Enjoy the fun of the Seaside
- Dates
- 23rd May 2026 - 29th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Royal Saloon Dining Experience
Experience elegant dining in a historic Royal Carriage.
- Date
- 25th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Wickham Wednesday
We're offering rides over the full length of our operating line in our superbly restored Wickham Trolley.
- Date
- 27th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Brick Express Weekend
Our Brick Express event returns this weekend, with displays made of that world famous interlocking brick!
- Dates
- 30th May 2026 - 31st May 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Beer Festival
Meet old friends and make new ones while enjoying half or full pints of real ale and cider.
- Dates
- 5th June 2026 - 7th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Steam Gala
- Dates
- 5th June 2026 - 7th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Rails & Ales
A festival celebrating steam and heritage diesel locos, including a local beer and cider showcase.
- Dates
- 12th June 2026 - 14th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaDiesel GalaBeer / Ale Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Vintage & Classic Vehicle Weekend
Join us this weekend for out Vintage and Classic Vehicle Weekend
- Dates
- 13th June 2026 - 14th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage VehiclesBeer / Ale Event
- Location
- Lionheart Station, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2EZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Evening Real Ale Train
Enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside and enjoy a Real Ale or two!
- Date
- 13th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Model Tram Day
The 1/8 scale exhibition layout with the Robert Whetstone Tatra model tram will be running in the Exhibition Hall today.
- Date
- 13th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Model Railways Event
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Family Event - Park Animals
A new one for the diary – but following a familiar theme. This is a family-focussed event, where children will be able to take part in a simple quiz along the journey, looking out for animals which may live in the adjacent Apedale Country Park. Steam trains will run from 1130 until 4pm.
- Dates
- 13th June 2026 - 14th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Wartime and Rationing Weekend
Visit the Epping Ongar Railway for a taste of life during wartime and rationing.
- Dates
- 13th June 2026 - 14th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
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1940s Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away