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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- Children's Event
- Steam Gala
- Vintage Vehicles
- Beer / Ale Event
- Model Railways Event
- Diesel Gala
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- 1940s Event
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
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Discovery Week
Discover science and history fun facts, meet characters from the past and have a go at crafts.
- Dates
- 27th July 2026 - 31st July 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
Railbus Dockland Tours
Enjoy a unique tour of the dock railway aboard our vintage railbus.
- Date
- 29th July 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
- 29th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Debut of Pacer 142 094!
Pacer 142094 Returns to Passenger Service for the first time in over 5 years!
- Date
- 29th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Stanhope Station, Station Road, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2YS, 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
- 2nd August 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Pirate Day
Shiver me timber me hearties and join us for a day of fun piracy on the not so high seas.
- Date
- 2nd August 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
Railbus Dockland Tours
Enjoy a unique tour of the dock railway aboard our vintage railbus.
- Date
- 5th August 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
- 5th August 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bluebell On Parade
- Dates
- 7th August 2026 - 9th August 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Sounds of the 50s & 60s
Back in time to enjoy the infectious sounds from this era.
- Dates
- 8th August 2026 - 9th August 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage VehiclesBeer / Ale Event
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Friendly Engines
Our Friendly Engines will be coming out to greet our younger visitors – how many will you be able to spot during the journey?
- Dates
- 8th August 2026 - 9th August 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
Railbus Dockland Tours
Enjoy a unique tour of the dock railway aboard our vintage railbus.
- Date
- 12th August 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
- 12th August 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
LHRA 10 Year Anniversary Gala
Join us to celebrate 10 years of the volunteer group LHRA operating the Littlehampton Miniature Railway. With two visiting steam locomotives joining our resident locomotive Christopher, we will be operating an intensive timetable throughout the event.
- Dates
- 14th August 2026 - 16th August 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala
- Location
- Hendon Avenue, Mewsbrook Park, Littlehampton, BN16 2LX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Enthusiasts Day
Diesel Only days with either Loco or DMU traction
- Date
- 15th August 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Models Weekend
Our popular Model Tramway, Bus and Railway Exhibition, see the working layouts and chat to their creators.
- Dates
- 15th August 2026 - 16th August 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
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
- 16th August 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Gruffalo
Meet The Gruffalo, ride a steam train and enjoy family-friendly excitement at the railway.
- Date
- 16th August 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
Railbus Dockland Tours
Enjoy a unique tour of the dock railway aboard our vintage railbus.
- Date
- 19th August 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
- 19th August 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away