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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- Diesel Gala
- Steam Gala
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Model Railways Event
- Vintage Vehicles
- Children's Event
- Beer / Ale Event
- 1940s Event
- Bus Rally
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
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Wild West Weekend
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
- 23rd May 2026 - 25th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Seaside Fun
Enjoy the fun of the Seaside
- Dates
- 23rd May 2026 - 29th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Brick Express Weekend
Our Brick Express event returns this weekend, with displays made of that world famous interlocking brick!
- Dates
- 30th May 2026 - 31st May 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Family Event - Park Animals
A new one for the diary – but following a familiar theme. This is a family-focussed event, where children will be able to take part in a simple quiz along the journey, looking out for animals which may live in the adjacent Apedale Country Park. Steam trains will run from 1130 until 4pm.
- Dates
- 13th June 2026 - 14th June 2026
- 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
Teddy Bears' Picnic
If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise...
- Dates
- 27th June 2026 - 28th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bluey Visits Ribble Steam Railway
Meet Bluey and enjoy a ride on a real vintage steam train. A great family day out packed with fun and smiles.
- Date
- 27th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Rail Gala at Amberley Museum | 18-19 July 2026
Our annual summer showcase of all things rail!
- Dates
- 18th July 2026 - 19th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaDiesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- New Barn Road, Amberley, West Sussex, BN18 9LT, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Dinosaur Day
Our popular event is back for 2026 with some different dinosaurs and a dinosaur trail
- Date
- 25th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Discovery Week
Discover science and history fun facts, meet characters from the past and have a go at crafts.
- Dates
- 27th July 2026 - 31st July 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Pirate Day
Shiver me timber me hearties and join us for a day of fun piracy on the not so high seas.
- Date
- 2nd August 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Friendly Engines
Our Friendly Engines will be coming out to greet our younger visitors – how many will you be able to spot during the journey?
- Dates
- 8th August 2026 - 9th August 2026
- 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
The Gruffalo
Meet The Gruffalo, ride a steam train and enjoy family-friendly excitement at the railway.
- Date
- 16th August 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Dino Days
Join us for some dinosaur fun at Woody Bay Station!
- Dates
- 22nd August 2026 - 23rd August 2026
- 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
Steam on the Square
Steam on the Square
- Dates
- 29th August 2026 - 31st August 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaChildren's EventVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Chatham Historic Dockyard, Main Gate Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TE, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bears' Picnic
See what our busy Teddy Bears are doing this year in our fabulous teddy bear trail.
- Dates
- 30th August 2026 - 31st August 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bears' Picnic
If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise...
- Dates
- 5th September 2026 - 6th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Halloween Fun
Enjoy scarily fun, family activities with a spooky theme.
- Dates
- 26th October 2026 - 30th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's EventHalloween Event
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Tram Light
The Tramway Village turns magical by Tramlight as the darkness falls.
- Dates
- 7th November 2026 - 8th November 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's EventIlluminated Train
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Cromford Road, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- 0 away