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.
- All
- Steam Gala.
- Diesel Gala
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Beer / Ale Event
- Children's Event
- Days out with Thomas
- Vintage Vehicles
- Model Railways Event
- 1940s Event
- Miniature Engine Rally
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- All Dates
- May 2025
- Jun 2025
- Jul 2025
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- Sep 2025
- Oct 2025
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- Dec 2025
- Jan 2026
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- Nov 2026
- Dec 2026
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 - 26th May 2025
Wild West Weekend
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
Saddle up for a Western-themed family adventure with a gold nugget hunt, live music, a Mobile Saloon, and our own real ales on tap.
- Dates
- 24th May 2025 - 26th 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
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
2nd June 2025
Railway 200 at The Bluebell Railway
Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,
The Bluebell Railway will host a three-month event during the summer of 2025 to mark Railway 200, showcasing the unique capabilities of the railway.
- Date
- 2nd June 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
4th June 2025 - 7th September 2025
Railway 200 at The Bluebell Railway
Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,
The Bluebell Railway will host a three-month event during the summer of 2025 to mark Railway 200, showcasing the unique capabilities of the railway.
- Dates
- 4th June 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
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
21st June 2025 - 22nd June 2025
Paddington â„¢
Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,
Paddington â„¢
- Dates
- 21st June 2025 - 22nd June 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
28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,
If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise...
- 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
5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025
Peppa Pig
Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,
Peppa Pig
- Dates
- 5th July 2025 - 6th July 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
19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025
Dino Days
Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Barnstaple, Devon,
Join us for some dinosaur fun at Woody Bay Station!
- Dates
- 19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025
Full Steam for Forces Weekend
Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,
A weekend showcasing military displays
- 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
3rd August 2025
The Gruffalo
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
The Gruffalo
- Date
- 3rd August 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
9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Teddy Bear's Outing
Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,
A fun day out for the family
- Dates
- 9th August 2025 - 10th August 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
30th August 2025
Fairytale Express
Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields, Tyne & Wear,
Let It Snow Productions presents the Fairytale Express
- Date
- 30th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,
If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise...
- Dates
- 6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Paddington â„¢
Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,
Paddington â„¢
- Dates
- 27th September 2025 - 28th September 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
28th September 2025
Bingo Visits RSR
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
Bingo Visits RSR
- Date
- 28th September 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
25th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025
Kids Go Free October Half Term
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
- 25th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
26th October 2025
Halloween Specials - 143612
Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire,
Halloween Specials - 143612
- Date
- 26th October 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's EventHalloween Event
- Location
- Site of the former Cynheidre Colliery, Cynheidre, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 5DQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away