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
- Diesel Gala
- Steam Gala.
- Model Railways Event
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Beer / Ale Event
- Vintage Vehicles
- Days out with Thomas
- 1940s Event
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
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Bagnall Bank Holiday
Three railways will operate their Bagnall locos other this bank holiday weekend – and special tickets will be sold allowing a ride on each railway over the bank holiday period. In essence, travel on two railways and the third one is free! What better way to experience three of England’s narrow gauge railways and with a Stafford-built common thread linking it all together
- Dates
- 23rd May 2026 - 25th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bear Specials
Teddy Bear Specials
- Dates
- 24th May 2026 - 25th May 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
- 25th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Evening Real Ale Train
Enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside and enjoy a Real Ale or two!
- Date
- 13th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale 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
- 13th June 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
Family Event - Park Animals
A new one for the diary – but following a familiar theme. This is a family-focussed event, where children will be able to take part in a simple quiz along the journey, looking out for animals which may live in the adjacent Apedale Country Park. Steam trains will run from 1130 until 4pm.
- Dates
- 13th June 2026 - 14th June 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
Wartime and Rationing Weekend
Visit the Epping Ongar Railway for a taste of life during wartime and rationing.
- Dates
- 13th June 2026 - 14th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
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1940s Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Royal Saloon Dining Experience
Experience elegant dining in a historic Royal Carriage.
- Date
- 20th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Father's Day
Father's Day cream teas
- Date
- 21st June 2026
- 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
- 21st June 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Father's Day
Treat someone special to a day out filled with steam, scenery, and hands-on railway experiences at the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway. A great day for dads, grandads, uncles, or anyone who enjoys heritage trains.
- Date
- 21st June 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, 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
- 27th June 2026 - 28th June 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
Bluey Visits Ribble Steam Railway
Meet Bluey and enjoy a ride on a real vintage steam train. A great family day out packed with fun and smiles.
- Date
- 27th June 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
Motor Rail Mania
A weekend celebrating one of the UK's most prolific builders of narrow gauge locos
- Dates
- 27th June 2026 - 28th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Day Out With Thomas
Join us for a fun-filled Day Out With Thomas at the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway.
- Dates
- 11th July 2026 - 12th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Days out with Thomas
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, 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, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock, 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
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
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
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