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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- Vintage Vehicles
- Beer / Ale Event
- Children's Event
- Steam Gala
- Model Railways Event
- Diesel Gala
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Bus Rally
- 1940s Event
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
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8th August 2026 - 9th August 2026
Friendly Engines
Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,
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
16th August 2026
The Gruffalo
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,
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
22nd August 2026 - 23rd August 2026
Dino Days
Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Barnstaple, Devon,
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
29th August 2026 - 31st August 2026
Steam on the Square
Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, Chatham, Kent,
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
30th August 2026 - 31st August 2026
Teddy Bears' Picnic
National Tramway Museum, Crich, Crich, Derbyshire,
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
5th September 2026 - 6th September 2026
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,
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
26th October 2026 - 30th October 2026
Halloween Fun
National Tramway Museum, Crich, Crich, Derbyshire,
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
7th November 2026 - 8th November 2026
Tram Light
National Tramway Museum, Crich, Crich, Derbyshire,
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