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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  • Steam Gala.
  • Beer / Ale Event
  • 1940s Event
  • Vintage Vehicles
  • Model Railways Event
  • Diesel Gala
  • Miniature Engine Rally
  • Demonstration Goods Workings
  • Children's Event
  • Days out with Thomas
  • Halloween Event
  • Illuminated Train
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  • Polar Express
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17th September 2025
Wickham Wednesday

Wickham Wednesday

Somerset & Dorset Heritage Railway, Midsomer Norton,

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

Date
17th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away
18th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Beer, Cider & Gin Festival

Beer, Cider & Gin Festival

Great Central Railway, Loughborough,

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!

Dates
18th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
Distance
0 away
19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Southern Giants - Steam Gala

Southern Giants - Steam Gala

Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar, Essex,

An all steam hauled featuring visiting locomotives alongside the home fleet

Dates
19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
Distance
0 away
19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Beer Festival

Beer Festival

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

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

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
Real Ale Train

Real Ale Train

Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar, Essex,

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

Date
20th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Beer / Ale Event
Location
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, 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
24th September 2025
Wickham Wednesday

Wickham Wednesday

Somerset & Dorset Heritage Railway, Midsomer Norton,

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

Date
24th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away
27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Steam Gala

Steam Gala

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Barnstaple, Devon,

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

Dates
27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
Distance
0 away
27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Paddington â„¢

Paddington â„¢

Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,

Paddington â„¢

Dates
27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
Distance
0 away
28th September 2025
Bluey & Bingo Visit RSR

Bluey & Bingo Visit RSR

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Bluey & Bingo Visit 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
28th September 2025
Goods Experience Days

Goods Experience Days

Great Central Railway, Loughborough,

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!

Date
28th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Demonstration Goods Workings
Location
Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd October 2025 - 5th October 2025
Autumn Steam Gala

Autumn Steam Gala

Great Central Railway, Loughborough,

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.

Dates
2nd October 2025 - 5th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
Distance
0 away
3rd October 2025 - 5th October 2025
Autumn Steam Gala

Autumn Steam Gala

Watercress Line, Alresford,

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.

Dates
3rd October 2025 - 5th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Alresford Station, Station Road, Alresford, SO24 9JG, 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