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
- Model Railways Event
- Days out with Thomas
- Vintage Vehicles
- Diesel Gala
- Steam Gala
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Beer / Ale Event
- 1940s Event
- Bus Rally
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- All Dates
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Diesel Gala
Get ready for an action-packed weekend as the Bluebell Railway Diesel Gala returns with a line-up of classic locomotives and heritage action.
- Dates
- 4th September 2026 - 6th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bears' Picnic
If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise...
- Dates
- 5th September 2026 - 6th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Freight Demonstration Day
Mix of passenger trains and demonstration coal trains
- Date
- 6th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Demonstration Goods Workings
- 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
- 9th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Steam Gala
- Dates
- 11th September 2026 - 13th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Tram Weekend
Most of our operational trams will be in service over the weekend.
- Dates
- 12th September 2026 - 13th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Demonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Car Boot Sale and Autojumble
Car Boot Sale
- Date
- 13th September 2026
- 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
- 16th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Beer Festival
Join us for a unique festival experience with craft beers, live music, and vintage steam trains at the Bluebell Railway Beer Festival.
- Dates
- 18th September 2026 - 20th September 2026
- 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
- 19th September 2026 - 20th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
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1940s Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
September Steam Gala
Our traditional autumn railway gala, with the usual format for an Apedale Gala – lots of steam, lots of movements, lots to see!
- Dates
- 19th September 2026 - 20th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaDemonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Autumn Diesel Gala
The diesel fleet comes to the fore for a weekend of action over some of the steepest gradients in preservation.
- Dates
- 25th September 2026 - 27th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Evening Real Ale Train
Enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside and enjoy a Real Ale or two!
- Date
- 26th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Intensive train service, plus various attractions and entertainment for all ages.
- Dates
- 26th September 2026 - 27th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
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
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
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