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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- Steam Gala.
- Children's Event
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15th February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
Teddy Bear Express
Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,
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
15th February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
Bluebell On Ice
Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,
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
16th February 2025
Trainmaster Days
Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,
Trainmaster Days- Back At The Bluebell Railway!
- Date
- 16th 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
19th February 2025
Pirates and Princesses
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
- Date
- 19th February 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
22nd February 2025
Pirates and Princesses
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
- Date
- 22nd February 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
23rd February 2025
Trainmaster Days
Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,
Trainmaster Days- Back At The Bluebell Railway!
- Date
- 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
22nd March 2025 - 23rd March 2025
Meet Paddington Bear
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
Meet Paddington Bear
- Dates
- 22nd March 2025 - 23rd March 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
5th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
Easter Eggspress
Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,
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
5th April 2025 - 6th April 2025
WACKADOO! Bluey is visiting Swanage Railway!
Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,
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
18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
Easter Egg Event
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
Easter Steam Train Rides
- Dates
- 18th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
19th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
Easter Egg Hunt
Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,
A fun day out for the family
- Dates
- 19th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
20th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
Easter Egg Specials
Northampton & Lamport Railway, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON,
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
3rd May 2025 - 5th May 2025
Bluey Visits Ribble Steam Railway
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
Bluey
- Dates
- 3rd May 2025 - 5th May 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
24th May 2025 - 1st June 2025
Nature by Rail
Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,
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
24th May 2025 - 7th September 2025
Railway 200 at The Bluebell Railway
Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,
The Bluebell Railway will host a three month event over the summer of 2025 to mark Railway 200, exploiting the unique capabilities of the railway.
- Dates
- 24th May 2025 - 7th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025
Brick Express Weekend
Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,
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
14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
Teddy Bear's Outing
Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,
A fun day out for the family
- Dates
- 14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
14th June 2025
Peter Rabbit
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
Peter Rabbit
- Date
- 14th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
Teddy Bears Picnic
Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,
FREE train travel for children who bring their Teddy Bear plus a family teddy bear trail and craft activities
- Dates
- 28th June 2025 - 29th 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
2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
Forces and Families weekend
Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,
A weekend showcasing military displays and family events
- Dates
- 2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away