We're offering rides over the full length of our operating line in our superbly restored Wickham Trolley.

oin us for a diesel running day on Thursday 18th complete with lounge car and real ales, with all 4 bars open from Friday until Sunday. Travel around to all 4 bars using the trains, and keep your eyes peeled for some new features this year!

An all steam hauled featuring visiting locomotives alongside the home fleet

Join us for a unique festival experience with craft beers, live music, and vintage steam trains at the Bluebell Railway Beer Festival.

Enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside and enjoy a Real Ale or two!

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.

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.

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.

Car Boot Sale

We're offering rides over the full length of our operating line in our superbly restored Wickham Trolley.

Intensive train service, plus various attractions and entertainment for all ages.

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Bluey & Bingo Visit RSR

Step into the fascinating world of railway freight with our exclusive Goods Experience Days, featuring a unique ride in a Brake Van as the highlight of the day!

The Autumn Steam Gala returns with LMS Jubilee No. 45596 "Bahamas" and LNWR No. 1054 "Coal Tank" leading a packed line-up of heritage steam.

Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of steam at our popular Autumn Steam Gala. Enjoy unlimited rides behind a variety of steam locomotives, with plenty to see and do for all the family.

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

A grandparent can travel free of charge

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.

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!