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 2025 - 15th June 2025
Rails & Ales

Rails & Ales

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk,

A festival celebrating steam and heritage diesel locos, including a local beer and cider showcase.

Dates
13th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Beer / Ale Event
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
0 away
14th June 2025
The Purbeck Piddler

The Purbeck Piddler

Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,

The Swanage Railway is delighted to be working with the Piddle Brewery in Dorset to bring you a new experience on the Swanage Railway.

Date
14th June 2025
Event Type(s)
Beer / Ale Event
Location
Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
Distance
0 away
27th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
Roads to Rail

Roads to Rail

Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,

Roads to Rail

Dates
27th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
Beer / Ale Event
Location
Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
Distance
0 away
19th July 2025
The Purbeck Piddler

The Purbeck Piddler

Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,

The Swanage Railway is delighted to be working with the Piddle Brewery in Dorset to bring you a new experience on the Swanage Railway.

Date
19th July 2025
Event Type(s)
Beer / Ale Event
Location
Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
Distance
0 away
22nd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
Rails & Ales

Rails & Ales

South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh, Devon,

Steam and diesel trains, local ales, and a countryside setting - Rails & Ales at the South Devon Railway combines heritage travel with our popular beer and cider festival at Staverton station.

Dates
22nd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Beer / Ale Event
Location
The Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ, GB
Distance
0 away
22nd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
MNR Beer, Music & Food Festival

MNR Beer, Music & Food Festival

Mid-Norfolk Railway, Dereham, Norfolk,

Dates
22nd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Beer / Ale Event
Location
The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
Distance
0 away
19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Beer Festival

Beer Festival

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Join us for a unique festival experience with craft beers, live music, and vintage steam trains at the Bluebell Railway Beer Festival.

Dates
19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Event Type(s)
Beer / Ale Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
16th October 2025
Beer & Music Festival

Beer & Music Festival

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Keighley, West Yorkshire,

Over the weekend, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is transformed into a 5-mile-long Beer & Music Festival.

Date
16th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Beer / Ale Event
Location
The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
Distance
0 away