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.
- Model Railways Event
- Children's Event
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Beer / Ale Event
- Vintage Vehicles
- Days out with Thomas
- 1940s Event
- Bus Rally
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
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Easter Eggspress
Free Easter Egg for every child on completion of Easter Trail
- Dates
- 28th March 2026 - 12th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Wonderful Wizards and Fabulous Fairies
Hogwarts Express Locomotive visit! Join us, and the magical Wizardee, for an enchanting day out with Wonderful Wizards and Fabulous Fairies.
- Date
- 1st April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Easter Bunny Specials
Join us for an Easter treat for the entire family! Friendly, volunteer staff will welcome you aboard a heritage steam train for a return journey that takes you along the shores of the Firth of Forth, with views of the majestic Ochil Hills, before you steam past woodlands, wild flowers and waterfalls.
- Dates
- 3rd April 2026 - 6th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Easter Egg Event
All aboard for Easter fun with steam trains, egg hunts and plenty of springtime smiles.
- Dates
- 3rd April 2026 - 6th April 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
Easter Eggstravaganza
Join us on board the Easter Express for the longest Easter egg hunt in Essex!
- Dates
- 3rd April 2026 - 6th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Easter Egg Hunt
We welcome the Easter Bunny back to Apedale and the Easter Egg Hunt. Easter Saturday, Sunday & Monday.
- Dates
- 4th April 2026 - 6th April 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
Easter Egg Specials
Easter Egg Specials
- Dates
- 5th April 2026 - 6th April 2026
- 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
Wonderful Wizards and Fabulous Fairies
Hogwarts Express Locomotive visit! Join us, and the magical Wizardee, for an enchanting day out with Wonderful Wizards and Fabulous Fairies.
- Date
- 8th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Meet Peppa Pig
Come and meet Peppa Pig at intervals on April 11th throughout the day at Ribble Steam Railway!
- Date
- 11th April 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
Wonderful Wizards and Fabulous Fairies
Hogwarts Express Locomotive visit! Join us, and the magical Wizardee, for an enchanting day out with Wonderful Wizards and Fabulous Fairies.
- Date
- 12th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Fairytale Express
Let It Snow Productions presents the Fairytale Express
- Date
- 23rd May 2026
- 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
Teddy Bear Specials
Teddy Bear Specials
- Dates
- 24th May 2026 - 25th May 2026
- 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
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
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
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
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 Gala.Children'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