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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- Beer / Ale Event
- Diesel Gala
- Children's Event
- Days out with Thomas
- Steam Gala.
- Vintage Vehicles
- Model Railways Event
- 1940s Event
- Miniature Engine Rally
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
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Rails & Ales
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
- 23rd May 2025 - 26th May 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- The Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ, GB
- Distance
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Beer Festival
Meet old friends and make new ones while enjoying half or full pints of real ale and cider.
- Dates
- 6th June 2025 - 8th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Rails & Ales
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)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaBeer / Ale Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Purbeck Piddler
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)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Roads to Rail
Roads to Rail
- Dates
- 27th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage VehiclesBeer / Ale Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Purbeck Piddler
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)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Rails & Ales
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)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- The Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
MNR Beer, Music & Food Festival
- Dates
- 22nd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Beer Festival
Come to a beer festival with a difference at the Bluebell Railway! Imagine sipping a special Sussex brew in the industrial splendour of a locomotive running shed, listening to great bands, and watching steam trains puff up and down the line. Hop on that train and journey to other stations to tick another great beer or cider off your list.
- Dates
- 19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
- 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
Beer & Music Festival
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)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away