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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- Model Railways Event
- Vintage Vehicles
- Diesel Gala
- Children's Event
- Bus Rally
- Steam Gala.
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Days out with Thomas
- Beer / Ale Event
- Miniature Engine Rally
- 1940s Event
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- All Dates
- Apr 2025
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- Dec 2026
Railway 200 at The Bluebell Railway
The Bluebell Railway will host a three-month event during the summer of 2025 to mark Railway 200, showcasing the unique capabilities of the railway.
- Dates
- 2nd June 2025 - 7th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Beer Festival
Meet old friends and make new ones while enjoying half or full pints of real ale and cider.
- Dates
- 6th June 2025 - 8th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Running Day - 143612 or AD9117
Running Day - 143612 or AD9117
- Date
- 7th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Site of the former Cynheidre Colliery, Cynheidre, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 5DQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Rails & Ales
A festival celebrating steam and heritage diesel locos, including a local beer and cider showcase.
- Dates
- 13th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaBeer / Ale Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Dad Goes Free
A Dad travels FREE with a full fare-paying adult. One free Dad per booking. Pre-booking is essential
- Dates
- 14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Purbeck Piddler
The Swanage Railway is delighted to be working with the Piddle Brewery in Dorset to bring you a new experience on the Swanage Railway.
- Date
- 14th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bear's Outing
A fun day out for the family
- Dates
- 14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- 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
Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit
- Date
- 14th June 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
Father’s Day
Father’s Day cream teas
- Date
- 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, 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
- 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Diesel Gala
The Return of the Diesels!
- Date
- 20th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Paddington â„¢
Paddington â„¢
- Dates
- 21st June 2025 - 22nd June 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
Roads to Rail
Roads to Rail
- Dates
- 27th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage VehiclesBeer / Ale Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Summer Steam Gala
The MNR is pleased to announce the long awaited return of our Steam Gala on 28th, 29th and 30th June. To celebrate the reopening of our line between Dereham and Wymondham, we have been able to secure two guest steam locomotives to accompany our resident British Rail Standard 4MT 80078.
- Date
- 27th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bears' Picnic
If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise...
- Dates
- 28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Model Railway Weekend
Join us for an extra special weekend at the railway as we host our Model Railway Weekend.
- Dates
- 28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
- 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
Summer Diesel Gala 2025
Annual ELR Summer Diesel Gala
- Dates
- 3rd July 2025 - 6th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Enthusiasts Day
Diesel Enthusiast Days with 31163 & 37227
- Date
- 5th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, 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
- 5th July 2025 - 6th July 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
Strawberries and Steam
Free strawberries and cream for every full fare-paying passenger
- Dates
- 5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away