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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  • Days out with Thomas
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6th April 2026
Royal Saloon Dining Experience

Royal Saloon Dining Experience

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

Experience elegant dining in a historic Royal Carriage.

Date
6th April 2026
Event Type(s)
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
11th April 2026
Model Tram Day

Model Tram Day

National Tramway Museum, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire,

The 1/8 scale exhibition layout with the Robert Whetstone Tatra model tram will be running in the Exhibition Hall today.

Date
11th April 2026
Event Type(s)
Model Railways Event
Location
The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
Distance
0 away
17th April 2026 - 19th April 2026
Spring Steam Gala

Spring Steam Gala

Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar, Essex,

An all steam hauled featuring visiting locomotives alongside the home fleet

Dates
17th April 2026 - 19th April 2026
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
Distance
0 away
18th April 2026
Evening Real Ale Train

Evening Real Ale Train

Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar, Essex,

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

Date
18th April 2026
Event Type(s)
Beer / Ale Event
Location
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
Distance
0 away
18th April 2026 - 19th April 2026
Postcode Week

Postcode Week

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Barnstaple, Devon,

Postcode Week - EX & TA residents enjoy discounted fares!

Dates
18th April 2026 - 19th April 2026
Event Type(s)
Location
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
Distance
0 away
18th April 2026
Mayor's Charity Day

Mayor's Charity Day

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

We are honoured to be supporting Councillor Robert Bettley-Smith and his chosen charity, Papyrus.

Date
18th April 2026
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
21st April 2026 - 23rd April 2026
Postcode Week

Postcode Week

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Barnstaple, Devon,

Postcode Week - EX & TA residents enjoy discounted fares!

Dates
21st April 2026 - 23rd April 2026
Event Type(s)
Location
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
Distance
0 away
25th April 2026 - 26th April 2026
Postcode Week

Postcode Week

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Barnstaple, Devon,

Postcode Week - EX & TA residents enjoy discounted fares!

Dates
25th April 2026 - 26th April 2026
Event Type(s)
Location
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
Distance
0 away
26th April 2026
Freight Demonstration Day

Freight Demonstration Day

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields, Tyne & Wear,

Mix of passenger trains and demonstration coal trains

Date
26th April 2026
Event Type(s)
Demonstration Goods Workings
Location
Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
Distance
0 away
26th April 2026
Drive-It Day

Drive-It Day

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

Vintage road vehicles and steam trains

Date
26th April 2026
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd May 2026
Diesel Enthusiasts Day

Diesel Enthusiasts Day

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, Chinnor, Oxfordshire,

Diesel Only days with either Loco or DMU traction

Date
2nd May 2026
Event Type(s)
Location
Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd May 2026
Toy and Rail Collectors Fair

Toy and Rail Collectors Fair

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

An exciting day out for all toy and model railway collectors and enthusiasts!

Date
2nd May 2026
Event Type(s)
Model Railways Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
3rd May 2026
Classic Car Rally

Classic Car Rally

Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar, Essex,

Not just for the car enthusiast - anyone who loves steam and diesel locomotives and buses will have a great day with us too. We are expecting an eclectic mix of some 70 classic, sports cars and other vehicles on our field at North Weald Station.

Date
3rd May 2026
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
Distance
0 away
9th May 2026 - 10th May 2026
Day Out With Thomas

Day Out With Thomas

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

Join us for a fun-filled Day Out With Thomas at the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway.

Dates
9th May 2026 - 10th May 2026
Event Type(s)
Days out with Thomas
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away
10th May 2026
Bus and Commercial Vehicles Rally

Bus and Commercial Vehicles Rally

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

A bus and commercial vehicles rally

Date
10th May 2026
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
16th May 2026
Model Tram Day

Model Tram Day

National Tramway Museum, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire,

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)
Model Railways Event
Location
The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
Distance
0 away
17th May 2026
Car Boot Sale and Autojumble

Car Boot Sale and Autojumble

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

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
22nd May 2026 - 24th May 2026
Diesel Gala

Diesel Gala

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

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
22nd May 2026 - 24th May 2026
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away
23rd May 2026
Diesel Enthusiasts Day

Diesel Enthusiasts Day

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, Chinnor, Oxfordshire,

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
23rd May 2026 - 25th May 2026
Bagnall Bank Holiday

Bagnall Bank Holiday

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

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)
Steam Gala.
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away