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.
- All
- Steam Gala.
- Children's Event
- Beer / Ale Event
- Diesel Gala
- Vintage Vehicles
- Days out with Thomas
- Bus Rally
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Model Railways Event
- 1940s Event
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- All Dates
- Apr 2024
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- Dec 2025
ZB Class 30th Anniversary Day
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of our ZB locos
- Date
- 27th April 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Festival of Steam - Saint and Hall Weekend
The first weekend of our Festival Steam featuring visiting recreated Saint class locomotive 2999 Lady of Legend and our own 4953 Pitchford Hall
- Dates
- 27th April 2024 - 28th April 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam & Diesel Gala.
A bumper weekend of trains featuring as many locomotives as possible!
- Dates
- 4th May 2024 - 6th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Visiting Loco Weekend
Visiting engines take over our railway
- Dates
- 4th May 2024 - 5th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Festival of Steam - Gala Weekend
Our Festival of Steam Gala takes place on 4, 5 and 6 May, with an intensive steam hauled service in operation. Featuring visiting locomotives 2999 Lady of Legend and 45690 Leander making its final steamings of its current boiler certificate.
- Dates
- 4th May 2024 - 6th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Festival of Steam - Leander's Farewell
The final part of our Festival of Steam trilogy sees visiting Jubilee class locomotive 45690 Leander, operating the final services of its current boiler certificate.
- Dates
- 11th May 2024 - 12th May 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Rails & Ales
A festival celebrating steam and heritage diesel locos, including a local beer and cider showcase.
- Dates
- 7th June 2024 - 9th June 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaBeer / Ale Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Strictly Bulleid II
Celebrating sheer Bulleid brilliance and the drama of the 1940s leviathans of steam in action, the three-day Strictly Bulleid II event on the Swanage Railway will be a locomotive gathering not to be missed.
- Dates
- 7th June 2024 - 9th June 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Grand Summer Gala
Miniature traction engines, vintage cars, models railways and much more.
- Dates
- 15th June 2024 - 16th June 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage VehiclesModel Railways Event
- Location
- Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Autumn Gala
Autumn Steam Gala with intensive train services and 8 engines in steam both days.
- Dates
- 7th September 2024 - 8th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Forces and Families weekend
A weekend showcasing military displays and family events
- Dates
- 14th September 2024 - 15th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Industrial Steam Gala
Steam Gala at RSR
- Dates
- 28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Intensive train service, plus various attractions and entertainment for all ages.
- Dates
- 28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 6th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Join us for our annual Steam Gala. Featuring an intensive timetable, a visiting loco, goods trains and a selection of locally brewed real ales, join us for an unforgettable weekend of steam!
- Dates
- 11th October 2024 - 13th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 13th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 20th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away