Vintage Land Rover rally

Steam on the Square

See what our busy Teddy Bears are doing this year in our fabulous teddy bear trail.

Treat yourself to a delightful cream tea with homemade scones, cake and hot drinks, all served as you travel in a vintage railway carriage.

Classic Cars Day

We're offering rides over the full length of our operating line in our superbly restored Wickham Trolley.

Get ready for an action-packed weekend as the Bluebell Railway Diesel Gala returns with a line-up of classic locomotives and heritage action.

If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise...

Mix of passenger trains and demonstration coal trains

We're offering rides over the full length of our operating line in our superbly restored Wickham Trolley.

Steam Gala

We will be holding public open days once a month. Come along and see how we are getting on - or have a bite in the cafe.

Most of our operational trams will be in service over the weekend.

Car Boot Sale

We're offering rides over the full length of our operating line in our superbly restored Wickham Trolley.

Join us for a unique festival experience with craft beers, live music, and vintage steam trains at the Bluebell Railway Beer Festival.

Our famous Forties weekend is back again! Swing back in time for a weekend of live music, stunning classic vehicles, vintage trade stands, historical displays, and wartime fashions, all accompanied by a frequent steam service.

Our traditional autumn railway gala, with the usual format for an Apedale Gala – lots of steam, lots of movements, lots to see!

The diesel fleet comes to the fore for a weekend of action over some of the steepest gradients in preservation.

Enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside and enjoy a Real Ale or two!