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
- Beer / Ale Event
- Steam Gala
- Diesel Gala
- Vintage Vehicles
- Model Railways Event
- 1940s Event
- Bus Rally
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
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Classic Transport Weekend
Travel by one of our regular trains to the event field at Glyndyfrdwy.
- Dates
- 4th July 2026 - 5th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Bus RallyVintage Vehicles
- Location
- The Station, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8SN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Shirley's Party Weekend
Come and celebrate Shirley's 75th Birthday!
- Dates
- 4th July 2026 - 5th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Lionheart Station, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2EZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Classic Motorcycle Day
Enjoy displays of over 350 Classic Motorcycles
- Date
- 5th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Model Tram Day
The 1/8 scale exhibition layout with the Robert Whetstone Tatra model tram will be running in the Exhibition Hall today.
- Date
- 11th July 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
Car Boot Sale and Autojumble
Car Boot Sale
- Date
- 12th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Murder On The Manuel Express
We've teamed up with Can You Catch The Killer Murder Mystery Events, the award-winning Scottish events company, to offer a suspenseful evening of entertainment onboard our luxurious first-class dining train.
- Dates
- 17th July 2026 - 18th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Enthusiasts Day
Diesel Only days with either Loco or DMU traction
- Date
- 18th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Golden Years
- Dates
- 18th July 2026 - 19th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Southern At War
Step back into the 1940s with a weekend of steam trains, re-enactments, vintage vehicles, and wartime spirit at the Bluebell Railway.
- Dates
- 18th July 2026 - 19th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
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1940s Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Rail Gala at Amberley Museum | 18-19 July 2026
Our annual summer showcase of all things rail!
- Dates
- 18th July 2026 - 19th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaDiesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- New Barn Road, Amberley, West Sussex, BN18 9LT, 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
- 19th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton, NN6 8BA, 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
- 22nd July 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Real Ale and Cider Weekend
Over 70 Real Ales and 15 coders across both stations and on board the trains too! Steam and diesel train services operating with connecting vintage London bus services from Epping Underground station.
- Dates
- 24th July 2026 - 26th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Toy and Rail Collectors Fair
An exciting day out for all toy and model railway collectors and enthusiasts!
- Date
- 25th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Model Railways Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Royal Saloon Dining Experience
Experience elegant dining in a historic Royal Carriage.
- Date
- 25th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Dinosaur Day
Our popular event is back for 2026 with some different dinosaurs and a dinosaur trail
- Date
- 25th 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
Kids for a Quid
Kids for a Quid
- Date
- 26th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
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
School Holidays Railbus
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