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
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Vintage Vehicles
- Beer / Ale Event
- 1940s Event
- Model Railways Event
- Miniature Engine Rally
- Days out with Thomas
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- Polar Express
- Father Christmas Event
- All Dates
- 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
BMR15 Event
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)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaMiniature Engine RallyDemonstration Goods WorkingsVintage VehiclesModel Railways Event
- Location
- Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Car Boot Sale and Autojumble
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
Wickham Wednesday
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
Steam Gala
Intensive train service, plus various attractions and entertainment for all ages.
- Dates
- 27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Paddington â„¢
Paddington â„¢
- Dates
- 27th September 2025 - 28th September 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 & Bingo Visit RSR
Bluey & Bingo Visit RSR
- Date
- 28th September 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
Goods Experience Days
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)
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Demonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Autumn Steam Gala
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)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Autumn Steam Gala
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)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Alresford Station, Station Road, ALRESFORD, SO24 9JG, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
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)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Grandparents Day
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
Diesel Gala 2025
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)
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Diesel GalaDemonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Day Out With Thomas
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)
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Days out with Thomas
- Location
- Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Fry's Sentinel, the very locomotive that once worked at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 12th October 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Beer & Music Festival
Over the weekend, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is transformed into a 5-mile-long Beer & Music Festival.
- Date
- 16th October 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Giants of Steam
Get ready for Giants of Steam 2025 – A celebration of new-build steam!
- Dates
- 17th October 2025 - 19th October 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Enthusiasts Day
Diesel Enthusiast Days with 31163 & 37227
- Date
- 18th October 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Fry's Sentinel, the very locomotive that once worked at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 19th October 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Spooky Steam
Halloween Spooky Trains
- Dates
- 25th October 2025 - 26th October 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Real Ale Train
Enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside and enjoy a Real Ale or two!
- Date
- 25th October 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away