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
- Children's Event
- Diesel Gala
- Vintage Vehicles
- Steam Gala
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Model Railways Event
- Beer / Ale Event
- 1940s Event
- Bus Rally
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- All Dates
- May 2026
- Jun 2026
- Jul 2026
- Aug 2026
- Sep 2026
- Oct 2026
- Nov 2026
- Dec 2026
- Jan 2027
- Feb 2027
- Mar 2027
- Apr 2027
- May 2027
- Jun 2027
- Jul 2027
- Aug 2027
- Sep 2027
- Oct 2027
- Nov 2027
- Dec 2027
Steam Gala
Steam Gala
- Dates
- 24th October 2026 - 25th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
-
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)
-
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)
-
Halloween Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, 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)
-
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)
-
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
Halloween spooky trains
Halloween spooky trains
- Dates
- 30th October 2026 - 31st October 2026
- Event Type(s)
-
Halloween Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Celebrate 200 years of passenger railways at our Autumn Steam Gala from 31 October to 2 November 2025. Enjoy three days of intensive steam action with guest locomotives, brake van rides, and a display of vintage road steam engines.
- Dates
- 30th October 2026 - 1st November 2026
- Event Type(s)
-
Steam Gala
- Location
- Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam n Scream
Join us for an evening of spooky goings on and ghostly activities
- Date
- 31st October 2026
- Event Type(s)
-
Halloween Event
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Spooky Trains
Spooky train rides packed with Halloween fun, friendly frights and ghostly surprises.
- Date
- 31st October 2026
- Event Type(s)
-
Halloween Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Halloween Train
Take a scary ride to the end of the line, will you return safely?
- Date
- 31st October 2026
- Event Type(s)
-
Halloween Event
- Location
- The Station, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8SN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Ride the Rocket
Take a special evening train to our firework display at Glyndyfrdwy.
- Date
- 7th November 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- The Station, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8SN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Tram Light
The Tramway Village turns magical by Tramlight as the darkness falls.
- Dates
- 7th November 2026 - 8th November 2026
- Event Type(s)
-
Children's EventIlluminated Train
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Remembrance Sunday
The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway will hold its annual service of remembrance on Sunday 12th November to honour the fallen in past wars and conflicts.
- Date
- 8th November 2026
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Norfolk Lights Express
The Norfolk Lights Express is an immersive, wintertime experience that is fun for the whole family!
- Dates
- 14th November 2026 - 15th November 2026
- Event Type(s)
-
Illuminated Train
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Norfolk Lights Express
The Norfolk Lights Express is an immersive, wintertime experience that is fun for the whole family!
- Dates
- 20th November 2026 - 22nd November 2026
- Event Type(s)
-
Illuminated Train
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Norfolk Lights Express
The Norfolk Lights Express is an immersive, wintertime experience that is fun for the whole family!
- Dates
- 27th November 2026 - 29th November 2026
- Event Type(s)
-
Illuminated Train
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
Enjoy a magical Christmas journey aboard a traditional steam-hauled train!
- Dates
- 28th November 2026 - 29th November 2026
- Event Type(s)
-
Christmas Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
Come and join us for some festive cheer in December - tickets now available to book online.
- Date
- 29th November 2026
- Event Type(s)
-
Christmas Event
- Location
- Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Norfolk Lights Express
The Norfolk Lights Express is an immersive, wintertime experience that is fun for the whole family!
- Dates
- 3rd December 2026 - 6th December 2026
- Event Type(s)
-
Illuminated Train
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away