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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31st August 2025
Goods Experience Days

Goods Experience Days

Great Central Railway, Loughborough,

Step into the fascinating world of railway freight with our exclusive Goods Experience Days, featuring a unique ride in a Brake Van as the highlight of the day!

Date
31st August 2025
Event Type(s)
Demonstration Goods Workings
Location
Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
Distance
0 away
7th September 2025
Mixed Traffic Day

Mixed Traffic Day

Great Central Railway, Loughborough,

Steam, diesel, passenger and goods trains all feature in a busy day of action at the Great Central Railway. Kids travel for just £1.

Date
7th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Demonstration Goods Workings
Location
Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
Distance
0 away
20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
BMR15 Event

BMR15 Event

Barnards Miniature Railway, West Horndon, Essex,

Set to be one of our biggest events since opening. This fantastic gala brings together a combination of intensive passenger services, demonstration goods trains, model railways, miniature traction engines, and more. Its going to be a good one, so make sure to save it in your diary.

Dates
20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Miniature Engine Rally
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Model Railways Event
Location
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
Distance
0 away
28th September 2025
Goods Experience Days

Goods Experience Days

Great Central Railway, Loughborough,

Step into the fascinating world of railway freight with our exclusive Goods Experience Days, featuring a unique ride in a Brake Van as the highlight of the day!

Date
28th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Demonstration Goods Workings
Location
Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
Distance
0 away
5th October 2025
Chocolate Sunday

Chocolate Sunday

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Come and enjoy a ride behind our Fry's Sentinel, the very locomotive that once worked at the Chocolate Factory.

Date
5th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
5th October 2025
Diesel Gala 2025

Diesel Gala 2025

Barnards Miniature Railway, West Horndon, Essex,

Our diesel services dont usually get much of the credit when it comes to hauling our services, but on this day they get the chance to run our line and gain all the credit. Our trust fleet of diesel locomotives will run an intensive service, as well as plenty of other additions added on.

Date
5th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Demonstration Goods Workings
Location
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
Distance
0 away
12th October 2025
Chocolate Sunday

Chocolate Sunday

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Come and enjoy a ride behind our Fry's Sentinel, the very locomotive that once worked at the Chocolate Factory.

Date
12th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
19th October 2025
Chocolate Sunday

Chocolate Sunday

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Come and enjoy a ride behind our Fry's Sentinel, the very locomotive that once worked at the Chocolate Factory.

Date
19th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away