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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13th June 2026 - 14th June 2026
Wartime and Rationing Weekend

Wartime and Rationing Weekend

Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar, Essex,

Visit the Epping Ongar Railway for a taste of life during wartime and rationing.

Dates
13th June 2026 - 14th June 2026
Event Type(s)
1940s Event
Location
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
Distance
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20th June 2026
Past Times: Home Front

Past Times: Home Front

National Tramway Museum, Crich, Crich, Derbyshire,

Experience the sights and sounds of the 1940s Home Front

Date
20th June 2026
Event Type(s)
1940s Event
Location
The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
Distance
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18th July 2026 - 19th July 2026
Southern At War

Southern At War

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Step back into the 1940s with a weekend of steam trains, re-enactments, vintage vehicles, and wartime spirit at the Bluebell Railway.

Dates
18th July 2026 - 19th July 2026
Event Type(s)
1940s Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
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19th September 2026 - 20th September 2026
Steam Back to the Forties

Steam Back to the Forties

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk,

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)
1940s Event
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
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