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
- 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
Running Day - 143612 or AD9117
Running Day - 143612 or AD9117
- Date
- 5th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Site of the former Cynheidre Colliery, Cynheidre, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 5DQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
- Dates
- 5th July 2025 - 6th July 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
Strawberries and Steam
Free strawberries and cream for every full fare-paying passenger
- Dates
- 12th July 2025 - 13th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Classic Car Day
Remember when cars seemed to be part of the family, and even had nicknames? Classic cars to vintage motor enthusiasts are like vinyl to music lovers. They’re the icons we dream of owning, and the collector’s items cherished and preserved by their owners.
- Date
- 13th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Visiting Engines Day 2025
A usual event that we host every year. This one-day gala allows visiting steam and diesel locomotives from all over the country to visit our railway and run our trains, alongside our home fleet. With other attractions to add, this is set to be a fantastic event.
- Date
- 13th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaMiniature Engine RallyDemonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Strawberries and Steam
Free strawberries and cream for every full fare-paying passenger
- Dates
- 19th July 2025 - 20th July 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
- 19th July 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
Dino Days
Join us for some dinosaur fun at Woody Bay Station!
- Dates
- 19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Southern At War
Southern At War To Return To The Bluebell Railway For 2025
- Dates
- 19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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1940s Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Vintage Week
The North Norfolk Railway offers far more than just a train ride! Grab your tickets, watch the guard wave his green flag, listen for the sound of the whistle and a whoosh of steam as you set off on a timeless journey through some of Norfolk’s most stunning coastal scenery and beautiful countryside.
- Dates
- 19th July 2025 - 24th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, 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
- 20th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Car Boot Sale and Autojumble
Car Boot Sale
- Date
- 20th July 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
- 23rd July 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Strawberries and Steam
Free strawberries and cream for every full fare-paying passenger
- Dates
- 26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Golden Years
- Dates
- 26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Kids for a Quid
Kids for a Quid
- Date
- 27th July 2025
- 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
- 30th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
1940s Weekend
1940s Weekend
- Dates
- 2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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1940s Event
- Location
- The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Full Steam for Forces Weekend
A weekend showcasing military displays
- Dates
- 2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, 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
- 3rd August 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away