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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4th June 2025 - 7th September 2025
Railway 200 at The Bluebell Railway

Railway 200 at The Bluebell Railway

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

The Bluebell Railway will host a three-month event during the summer of 2025 to mark Railway 200, showcasing the unique capabilities of the railway.

Dates
4th June 2025 - 7th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Children's Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
4th September 2025 - 6th September 2025
Autumn Diesel Gala

Autumn Diesel Gala

Great Central Railway, Loughborough,

The annual GCR Autumn Diesel Gala is back: 4th – 6th September!

Dates
4th September 2025 - 6th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
Distance
0 away
5th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
Diesel Gala

Diesel Gala

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Get ready for an action-packed weekend as the Bluebell Railway Diesel Gala returns with a line-up of classic locomotives and heritage action.

Dates
5th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, 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
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
18th October 2025
Diesel Enthusiasts Day

Diesel Enthusiasts Day

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, Chinnor, Oxfordshire,

Diesel Enthusiast Days with 31163 & 37227

Date
18th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
Distance
0 away
8th November 2025
Diesel Gala

Diesel Gala

South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh, Devon,

Take a trip through diesel history at the South Devon Railway, with classic locomotives from the 1950s and 60s running an intensive timetable along our scenic branch line.

Date
8th November 2025
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
The Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ, GB
Distance
0 away