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.
- Diesel Gala
- Children's Event
- Beer / Ale Event
- Model Railways Event
- Vintage Vehicles
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- 1940s Event
- Miniature Engine Rally
- Days out with Thomas
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- Polar Express
- Father Christmas Event
- All Dates
- Aug 2025
- Sep 2025
- Oct 2025
- Nov 2025
- Dec 2025
- Jan 2026
- Feb 2026
- Mar 2026
- Apr 2026
- May 2026
- Jun 2026
- Jul 2026
- Aug 2026
- Sep 2026
- Oct 2026
- Nov 2026
- Dec 2026
Railway 200 at The Bluebell Railway
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)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam on the Square
Steam on the Square
- Dates
- 23rd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Children's EventVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Chatham Historic Dockyard, Main Gate Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TE, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Summer Steam Gala
Explore the North Norfolk Railway during our special Summer Steam Gala and enjoy a journey behind a diverse line-up of steam and diesel locomotives!
- Dates
- 29th August 2025 - 31st August 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Ribble Steam Railway’s 20th Anniversary Gala
Join us for a weekend of steam action as Ribble Steam Railway marks its 20th anniversary with a special Industrial Steam Gala. A packed programme of locomotives in action promises a great day out for all ages.
- Dates
- 6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Mixed Traffic Day
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)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaDemonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Steam Gala
- Dates
- 12th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
September Steam Gala - AVLR15
September Steam Gala
- Dates
- 13th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Southern Giants - Steam Gala
An all steam hauled featuring visiting locomotives alongside the home fleet
- Dates
- 19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
BMR15 Event
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)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaMiniature Engine RallyDemonstration Goods WorkingsVintage VehiclesModel Railways Event
- Location
- Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Intensive train service, plus various attractions and entertainment for all ages.
- Dates
- 27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Autumn Steam Gala
The Autumn Steam Gala returns with LMS Jubilee No. 45596 "Bahamas" and LNWR No. 1054 "Coal Tank" leading a packed line-up of heritage steam.
- Dates
- 2nd October 2025 - 5th October 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Autumn Steam Gala
Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of steam at our popular Autumn Steam Gala. Enjoy unlimited rides behind a variety of steam locomotives, with plenty to see and do for all the family.
- Dates
- 3rd October 2025 - 5th October 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Alresford Station, Station Road, ALRESFORD, SO24 9JG, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
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)
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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 Fry's Sentinel, the very locomotive that once worked at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 12th October 2025
- 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
Giants of Steam
Get ready for Giants of Steam 2025 – A celebration of new-build steam!
- Dates
- 17th October 2025 - 19th October 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
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)
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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
Steam Gala
- Dates
- 25th October 2025 - 26th October 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
It's our 30th Anniversary Year of running passenger trains and the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway is delighted to announce there will be a Steam Gala on Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 13, 14, 15 September 2024
- Dates
- 31st October 2025 - 2nd November 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Winter Warmer Steam Gala
Winter warmer steam trains
- Date
- 27th December 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away