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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30th October 2026 - 1st November 2026
Steam Gala

Steam Gala

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, Chinnor, Oxfordshire,

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
31st October 2026
Steam n Scream

Steam n Scream

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

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
31st October 2026
Spooky Trains

Spooky Trains

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

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
7th November 2026 - 8th November 2026
Tram Light

Tram Light

National Tramway Museum, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire,

The Tramway Village turns magical by Tramlight as the darkness falls.

Dates
7th November 2026 - 8th November 2026
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Illuminated Train
Location
The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
Distance
0 away
8th November 2026
Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Barnstaple, Devon,

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
5th December 2026 - 6th December 2026
Santa Steam Trains

Santa Steam Trains

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

Join us for a fun filled festive journey to the North Pole and meet Santa himself!

Dates
5th December 2026 - 6th December 2026
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away
12th December 2026 - 13th December 2026
Santa Steam Trains

Santa Steam Trains

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

Join us for a fun filled festive journey to the North Pole and meet Santa himself!

Dates
12th December 2026 - 13th December 2026
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away
12th December 2026 - 13th December 2026
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

Santa Specials

Dates
12th December 2026 - 13th December 2026
Event Type(s)
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
19th December 2026 - 20th December 2026
Santa Steam Trains

Santa Steam Trains

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

Join us for a fun filled festive journey to the North Pole and meet Santa himself!

Dates
19th December 2026 - 20th December 2026
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away
19th December 2026 - 20th December 2026
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

Santa Specials

Dates
19th December 2026 - 20th December 2026
Event Type(s)
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
23rd December 2026 - 24th December 2026
Santa Steam Trains

Santa Steam Trains

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

Join us for a fun filled festive journey to the North Pole and meet Santa himself!

Dates
23rd December 2026 - 24th December 2026
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away
27th December 2026
Winter Warmer Steam Gala

Winter Warmer Steam Gala

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

Winter warmer steam trains

Date
27th December 2026
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
28th December 2026 - 29th December 2026
Diesel Gala

Diesel Gala

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

Join us for a day for all those fans of diesel locomotives - an intensive timetable will operate. More information on the SRPS Diesel Group Facebook page.

Dates
28th December 2026 - 29th December 2026
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away
30th December 2026 - 31st December 2026
Black Bun Specials

Black Bun Specials

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

Enjoy a nostalgic steam train journey in a cosy carriage, complimentary hot drink and a slice of traditional Hogmanay black bun for the adults and shortbread and juice for the kids, will make a perfect family treat to end the year together in style at this unique event.

Dates
30th December 2026 - 31st December 2026
Event Type(s)
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd January 2027 - 3rd January 2027
Black Bun Specials

Black Bun Specials

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

Enjoy a nostalgic steam train journey in a cosy carriage, complimentary hot drink and a slice of traditional Hogmanay black bun for the adults and shortbread and juice for the kids, will make a perfect family treat to end the year together in style at this unique event.

Dates
2nd January 2027 - 3rd January 2027
Event Type(s)
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away