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.
- Diesel Gala
- Children's Event
- Beer / Ale Event
- Vintage Vehicles
- Model Railways Event
- 1940s Event
- Days out with Thomas
- Miniature Engine Rally
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- Polar Express
- Father Christmas Event
- All Dates
- Jun 2025
- Jul 2025
- Aug 2025
- Sep 2025
- Oct 2025
- Nov 2025
- Dec 2025
- Jan 2026
- Feb 2026
- Mar 2026
- Apr 2026
- May 2026
- Jun 2026
- Jul 2026
- Aug 2026
- Sep 2026
- Oct 2026
- Nov 2026
- Dec 2026
Railway 200 at The Bluebell Railway
The Bluebell Railway will host a three-month event during the summer of 2025 to mark Railway 200, showcasing the unique capabilities of the railway.
- Dates
- 4th June 2025 - 7th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Rails & Ales
A festival celebrating steam and heritage diesel locos, including a local beer and cider showcase.
- Dates
- 13th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaBeer / Ale Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Dad Goes Free
A Dad travels FREE with a full fare-paying adult. One free Dad per booking. Pre-booking is essential
- Dates
- 14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Purbeck Piddler
The Swanage Railway is delighted to be working with the Piddle Brewery in Dorset to bring you a new experience on the Swanage Railway.
- Date
- 14th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bear's Outing
A fun day out for the family
- Dates
- 14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- 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
Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit
- Date
- 14th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Retro Wheels and Rails
Step back in time at the Watercress Line's Retro Wheels and Rails event on 14-15 June 2025. Each station transforms into a different decade from the 1940s to the 1970s, with vintage music, vehicles, activities, and heritage train rides through the Hampshire countryside.
- Dates
- 14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- Alresford Station, Station Road, ALRESFORD, SO24 9JG, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Father’s Day
Father’s Day cream teas
- Date
- 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Alison's Cream Tea
Join our friendly Front of House Director Alison and her team for her Cream Tea Experience. An afternoon of tea, coffee, homemade scones and cake, all while travelling on our 1950’s steam train. Create those special memories, which you tell us that you love so much!
- Date
- 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Cream Tea Specials
Looking for a lazy Sunday afternoon treat? Why not travel in style with the Northampton & Lamport Railway’s Cream Tea Special
- Date
- 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Fathers' Day
Treat someone special to a day out filled with steam, scenery, and hands-on railway experiences at the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway. A great day for dads, grandads, uncles, or anyone who enjoys heritage trains.
- Date
- 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Diesel Gala
The Return of the Diesels!
- Date
- 20th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Paddington â„¢
Paddington â„¢
- Dates
- 21st June 2025 - 22nd June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bluey at Bodmin Railway
Join us for a fun-filled family day out as Bluey, the lovable blue heeler from the hit TV show, visits Bodmin Railway! Enjoy steam train rides, meet-and-greets with Bluey, and plenty of hands-on fun for kids of all ages.
- Dates
- 21st June 2025 - 22nd June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bodmin General Station, Harleigh Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1AQ, 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
Summer Steam Gala
Steaming into 30 years of the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust and celebrating 200 years of railways, we are proud to present our 2025 Summer Southern Steam Gala.
- Dates
- 27th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bears' Picnic
If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise...
- Dates
- 28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Model Railway Weekend
Join us for an extra special weekend at the railway as we host our Model Railway Weekend.
- Dates
- 28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Model Railways Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Hey Duggee Meet and Greet
All aboard for a fun-filled family day out. Meet Hey Duggee at Ropley Station and enjoy unlimited travel on heritage steam trains, kids' activities, and more. Come dressed as your favourite character and join the adventure.
- Dates
- 28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Alresford Station, Station Road, ALRESFORD, SO24 9JG, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Summer Diesel Gala 2025
Annual ELR Summer Diesel Gala
- Dates
- 3rd July 2025 - 6th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away