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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15th November 2024 - 17th November 2024
Santa's SteamLights

Santa's SteamLights

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Sparkle, glow and shimmer on a magical steam train covered by thousands of colourful lights. Feast your eyes on a magical and spectacular light show as you travel with us through the winter landscape!

Dates
15th November 2024 - 17th November 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Illuminated Train
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
22nd November 2024 - 24th November 2024
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk,

Enjoy a magical Christmas journey aboard a traditional steam-hauled train!

Dates
22nd November 2024 - 24th November 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
0 away
22nd November 2024 - 24th November 2024
Santa's SteamLights

Santa's SteamLights

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Sparkle, glow and shimmer on a magical steam train covered by thousands of colourful lights. Feast your eyes on a magical and spectacular light show as you travel with us through the winter landscape!

Dates
22nd November 2024 - 24th November 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Illuminated Train
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
23rd November 2024
RH&DR Santa Specials

RH&DR Santa Specials

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, New Romney, Kent,

The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway has been running its popular Santa Specials since 1981. Although a lot has changed in the past 40 years the core of the experience remains the same – steam trains and Santa Claus!

Date
23rd November 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Children's Event
Location
New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
Distance
0 away
28th November 2024
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering, North Yorkshire,

Join Santa and his special team of elves at either Pickering or Grosmont Station before a magical adventure aboard the Santa Express which will take you on a festive journey you won’t forget!

Date
28th November 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ, GB
Distance
0 away
28th November 2024 - 1st December 2024
Santa's SteamLights

Santa's SteamLights

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Sparkle, glow and shimmer on a magical steam train covered by thousands of colourful lights. Feast your eyes on a magical and spectacular light show as you travel with us through the winter landscape!

Dates
28th November 2024 - 1st December 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Illuminated Train
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
29th November 2024 - 1st December 2024
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk,

Enjoy a magical Christmas journey aboard a traditional steam-hauled train!

Dates
29th November 2024 - 1st December 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
0 away
30th November 2024 - 1st December 2024
Santa Steam Trains

Santa Steam Trains

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

Join us for a fun filled festive journey to the North Pole and meet Santa himself!

Dates
30th November 2024 - 1st December 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away
30th November 2024 - 1st December 2024
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering, North Yorkshire,

Join Santa and his special team of elves at either Pickering or Grosmont Station before a magical adventure aboard the Santa Express which will take you on a festive journey you won’t forget!

Dates
30th November 2024 - 1st December 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ, GB
Distance
0 away
30th November 2024 - 1st December 2024
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

After our successful season last year, we aim to give you another wonderful festive experience with all the traditional sights, sounds and aromas of Christmas

Dates
30th November 2024 - 1st December 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Children's Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
1st December 2024
Christmas Fair

Christmas Fair

Aln Valley Railway, Alnwick, Northumberland,

Our 'Christmas Fair' will be taking place on Sunday 27th November from 10:30 -16:00.

Date
1st December 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Lionheart Station, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2EZ, GB
Distance
0 away
1st December 2024
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Somerset & Dorset Heritage Railway, Midsomer Norton,

Come and join us for some festive cheer in December - tickets now available to book online.

Date
1st December 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away
1st December 2024
RH&DR Santa Specials

RH&DR Santa Specials

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, New Romney, Kent,

The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway has been running its popular Santa Specials since 1981. Although a lot has changed in the past 40 years the core of the experience remains the same – steam trains and Santa Claus!

Date
1st December 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Children's Event
Location
New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
Distance
0 away
4th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
Santa's SteamLights

Santa's SteamLights

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Sparkle, glow and shimmer on a magical steam train covered by thousands of colourful lights. Feast your eyes on a magical and spectacular light show as you travel with us through the winter landscape!

Dates
4th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Illuminated Train
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
Santa Steam Trains

Santa Steam Trains

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

Join us for a fun filled festive journey to the North Pole and meet Santa himself!

Dates
7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away
7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Somerset & Dorset Heritage Railway, Midsomer Norton,

Come and join us for some festive cheer in December - tickets now available to book online.

Dates
7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away
7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
Santa Special

Santa Special

Moors Valley Railway, Ringwood, Dorset,

This festive season, step aboard one of our Santa Specials & be transported to a Winter Wonderland!

Dates
7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Children's Event
Location
Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET, GB
Distance
0 away
7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering, North Yorkshire,

Join Santa and his special team of elves at either Pickering or Grosmont Station before a magical adventure aboard the Santa Express which will take you on a festive journey you won’t forget!

Dates
7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ, GB
Distance
0 away
7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk,

Enjoy a magical Christmas journey aboard a traditional steam-hauled train!

Dates
7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
0 away
7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys,

Festive fun and wintery steam train trips with Father Christmas!

Dates
7th December 2024 - 8th December 2024
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Children's Event
Location
The Station, Pool Road, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SF, GB
Distance
0 away