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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- Children's Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- Diesel Gala
- Steam Gala.
- Days out with Thomas
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Vintage Vehicles
- Beer / Ale Event
- Model Railways Event
- 1940s Event
- Halloween Event
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- Nov 2024
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A Journey through Time and Light
During the safternoon step back to a Victorian inspired setting, then as dusk falls the main street lights will come on and the site is transformed into a special place with illuminated trams and entertainers.
- Dates
- 9th November 2024 - 10th November 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's EventIlluminated Train
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
RH&DR Santa Specials
The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway has been running its popular Santa Specials since 1981. Although a lot has changed in the past 40 years the core of the experience remains the same – steam trains and Santa Claus!
- Date
- 23rd November 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventChildren's Event
- Location
- New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
After our successful season last year, we aim to give you another wonderful festive experience with all the traditional sights, sounds and aromas of Christmas
- Dates
- 30th November 2024 - 1st December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventChildren's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
RH&DR Santa Specials
The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway has been running its popular Santa Specials since 1981. Although a lot has changed in the past 40 years the core of the experience remains the same – steam trains and Santa Claus!
- Date
- 1st December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventChildren's Event
- Location
- New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Special
This festive season, step aboard one of our Santa Specials & be transported to a Winter Wonderland!
- Dates
- 7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventChildren's Event
- Location
- Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
Festive fun and wintery steam train trips with Father Christmas!
- Dates
- 7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventChildren's Event
- Location
- The Station, Pool Road, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
After our successful season last year, we aim to give you another wonderful festive experience with all the traditional sights, sounds and aromas of Christmas
- Dates
- 7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventChildren's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Special
This festive season, step aboard one of our Santa Specials & be transported to a Winter Wonderland!
- Dates
- 14th December 2024 - 15th December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventChildren's Event
- Location
- Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
Festive fun and wintery steam train trips with Father Christmas!
- Dates
- 14th December 2024 - 16th December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventChildren's Event
- Location
- The Station, Pool Road, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
After our successful season last year, we aim to give you another wonderful festive experience with all the traditional sights, sounds and aromas of Christmas
- Dates
- 14th December 2024 - 15th December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventChildren's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Special
This festive season, step aboard one of our Santa Specials & be transported to a Winter Wonderland!
- Dates
- 21st December 2024 - 22nd December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventChildren's Event
- Location
- Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
Festive fun and wintery steam train trips with Father Christmas!
- Dates
- 21st December 2024 - 23rd December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventChildren's Event
- Location
- The Station, Pool Road, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SF, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Specials
After our successful season last year, we aim to give you another wonderful festive experience with all the traditional sights, sounds and aromas of Christmas
- Dates
- 21st December 2024 - 24th December 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas EventChildren's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bear Express
KIDS GO FREE! Free travel for every child with a full fare-paying adult. Max 2 children (0-15 years) per adult.
- Dates
- 15th February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bluebell On Ice
Fire and Ice! Come Ice Skating on real ice at Sheffield Park Station in the unique and amazing location of the Locomotive Shed.
- Dates
- 15th February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Easter Eggspress
Free Easter Egg for every child on completion of Easter Trail
- Dates
- 5th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
WACKADOO! Bluey is visiting Swanage Railway!
WACKADOO! Bluey is visiting Swanage Railway!
- Dates
- 5th April 2025 - 6th April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Easter Egg Specials
Easter Egg Specials
- Dates
- 20th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Nature by Rail
Free prize for every child on completion of our I Spy nature trail on the train journey
- Dates
- 24th May 2025 - 1st June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Brick Express Weekend
Our Brick Express event returns this weekend, with displays made of that world famous interlocking brick!
- Dates
- 31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away