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
- Model Railways Event
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Children's Event
- Beer / Ale Event
- Vintage Vehicles
- 1940s Event
- Bus Rally
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- All Dates
- Feb 2026
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- Dec 2027
Easter Egg Hunt
We welcome the Easter Bunny back to Apedale and the Easter Egg Hunt. Easter Saturday, Sunday & Monday.
- Dates
- 4th April 2026 - 6th April 2026
- 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
Easter Egg Event
All aboard for Easter fun with steam trains, egg hunts and plenty of springtime smiles.
- Dates
- 5th April 2026 - 6th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Easter Egg Specials
Easter Egg Specials
- Dates
- 5th April 2026 - 6th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Royal Saloon Dining Experience
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
Wonderful Wizards and Fabulous Fairies
Hogwarts Express Locomotive visit! Join us, and the magical Wizardee, for an enchanting day out with Wonderful Wizards and Fabulous Fairies.
- Date
- 8th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, 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 April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Model Railways Event
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Wonderful Wizards and Fabulous Fairies
Hogwarts Express Locomotive visit! Join us, and the magical Wizardee, for an enchanting day out with Wonderful Wizards and Fabulous Fairies.
- Date
- 12th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Spring Steam Gala
An all steam hauled featuring visiting locomotives alongside the home fleet
- Dates
- 17th April 2026 - 19th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Evening Real Ale Train
Enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside and enjoy a Real Ale or two!
- Date
- 18th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Postcode Week
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
Mayor's Charity Day
We are honoured to be supporting Councillor Robert Bettley-Smith and his chosen charity, Papyrus.
- Date
- 18th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel Gala
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Postcode Week
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
Postcode Week
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
Freight Demonstration Day
Mix of passenger trains and demonstration coal trains
- Date
- 26th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Demonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Drive-It Day
Vintage road vehicles and steam trains
- Date
- 26th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Enthusiasts Day
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
Toy and Rail Collectors Fair
An exciting day out for all toy and model railway collectors and enthusiasts!
- Date
- 2nd May 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
Classic Comedy Weekend
A weekend of comedic fun. Join in the fun this year for a triple celebration at this year's Classic Comedy Weekend with special skits and unlimited train travel!
- Dates
- 2nd May 2026 - 4th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Classic Car Rally
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)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bus and Commercial Vehicles Rally
A bus and commercial vehicles rally
- Date
- 10th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away