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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- 1940s Event
- Steam Gala
- Diesel Gala
- Children's Event
- Beer / Ale Event
- Model Railways Event
- Vintage Vehicles
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
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Royal Saloon Dining Experience
Experience elegant dining in a historic Royal Carriage.
- Date
- 26th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Haunted Heritage
- Date
- 27th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Fry's Sentinel, the very locomotive that once worked at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 4th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaDemonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Join us for our annual Steam Gala. Featuring an intensive timetable, a visiting loco, goods trains and a selection of locally brewed real ales, join us for an unforgettable weekend of steam!
- Dates
- 9th October 2026 - 11th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
International Feldbahntreffen
This is a strictly book-in-advance event. Please refer to the menu item at www.avlr.org.uk. Note that access to the site for general public on 10 October is likely to be restricted – further information will be made available in due course.
- Dates
- 10th October 2026 - 11th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Gin and Cheese Train
Trains, Gin and Cheese - what's not to love!
- Date
- 10th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Stanhope Station, Station Road, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2YS, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Fry's Sentinel, the very locomotive that once worked at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 11th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaDemonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Beer & Music Festival
Over the weekend, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is transformed into a 5-mile-long Beer & Music Festival.
- Dates
- 15th October 2026 - 18th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Giants of Steam
Giants of Steam returns for 2026...
- Dates
- 16th October 2026 - 18th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Enthusiasts Day
Diesel Only days with either Loco or DMU traction
- Date
- 17th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Railcar Weekend
Our heritage Railcars take over operations for the weekend.
- Dates
- 17th October 2026 - 18th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- The Station, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8SN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Fry's Sentinel, the very locomotive that once worked at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 18th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaDemonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Spooky Goings On at Crowle Peatland Railway
A Halloween event on the moors!
- Dates
- 24th October 2026 - 25th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- The Old Peatworks, off Dole Road, Crowle, North Lincolnshire, DN17 4BL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Steam Gala
- Dates
- 24th October 2026 - 25th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Autumn Steam Gala
Enjoy unlimited travel all day on every train including those hauled by special visitors.
- Dates
- 24th October 2026 - 25th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Halloween spooky trains
Halloween spooky trains
- Date
- 25th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Afternoon Tea Train
Enjoy a trip on Weardale Railway with scenic view of the countryside, With a Gorgeous Afternoon Tea.
- Date
- 25th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Stanhope Station, Station Road, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2YS, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Halloween Fun
Enjoy scarily fun, family activities with a spooky theme.
- Dates
- 26th October 2026 - 30th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's EventHalloween Event
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Spooky Trains
Spooky train rides packed with Halloween fun, friendly frights and ghostly surprises.
- Date
- 28th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, 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
- 28th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away