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
- May 2025
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- Dec 2025
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- Aug 2026
- Sep 2026
- Oct 2026
- Nov 2026
- Dec 2026
Festival on Rails
Explore the North Norfolk Railway during this special week and travel behind a varied line-up of steam locomotives!
- Dates
- 23rd August 2025 - 28th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Classic Cars Day
Classic Cars Day
- Date
- 25th August 2025
- 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
School Holidays Railbus
Dock Railway tours via Railbus
- Date
- 27th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
- 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
- 27th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Summer Steam Gala
Explore the North Norfolk Railway during our special Summer Steam Gala and enjoy a journey behind a diverse line-up of steam and diesel locomotives!
- Dates
- 29th August 2025 - 31st August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Fairytale Express
Let It Snow Productions presents the Fairytale Express
- Date
- 30th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, 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
- 3rd September 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Gala
Returning once again to The Bluebell Railway for 2025, the Diesel Gala Weekend is back, with a host of visitors for the event!
- Dates
- 5th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Classic & Steam Vehicle Show
Held by the Bournemouth and Poole Preservation Club next to Harmans Cross Station.
- Dates
- 5th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Industrial Steam Gala
Steam Gala at RSR
- Dates
- 6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bears' Picnic
If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise...
- Dates
- 6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, 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
- 10th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Steam Gala
- Dates
- 12th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
September Steam Gala - AVLR15
September Steam Gala
- Dates
- 13th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
- 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
Wickham Wednesday
We're offering rides over the full length of our operating line in our superbly restored Wickham Trolley.
- Date
- 17th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Beer Festival
Come to a beer festival with a difference at the Bluebell Railway! Imagine sipping a special Sussex brew in the industrial splendour of a locomotive running shed, listening to great bands, and watching steam trains puff up and down the line. Hop on that train and journey to other stations to tick another great beer or cider off your list.
- Dates
- 19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Back to the Forties
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.
- Dates
- 20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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1940s Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Salute to the 40s
Get ready for the most spectacular vintage festival of the year. This iconic weekend is brimming with nostalgia, laughter, and a whole lot of fun for the entire family.
- Dates
- 20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles1940s EventModel Railways Event
- Location
- Chatham Historic Dockyard, Main Gate Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TE, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
BMR15 Event
Set to be one of our biggest events since opening. This fantastic gala brings together a combination of intensive passenger services, demonstration goods trains, model railways, miniature traction engines, and more. Its going to be a good one, so make sure to save it in your diary.
- Dates
- 20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaMiniature Engine RallyDemonstration Goods WorkingsVintage VehiclesModel Railways Event
- Location
- Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Car Boot Sale and Autojumble
Car Boot Sale
- Date
- 21st September 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away