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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10th October 2026 - 11th October 2026
Mixed Gala

Mixed Gala

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

Join us for our Mixed Gala. Featuring ansteam and diesel traction, Classic Car Show, Whisky express and a selection of locally brewed real ales, join us for an unforgettable weekend.

Dates
10th October 2026 - 11th October 2026
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala
Diesel Gala
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away
11th October 2026
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
11th October 2026
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
16th October 2026 - 18th October 2026
Giants of Steam

Giants of Steam

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Celebrating the power, presence and prestige of Britain's largest and most impressive steam locomotives.

Dates
16th October 2026 - 18th October 2026
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
18th October 2026
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
18th October 2026
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
24th October 2026 - 25th October 2026
Steam Gala

Steam Gala

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields, Tyne & Wear,

Steam Gala

Dates
24th October 2026 - 25th October 2026
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala
Location
Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
Distance
0 away
30th October 2026 - 1st November 2026
Steam Gala

Steam Gala

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, Chinnor, Oxfordshire,

Celebrate 200 years of passenger railways at our Autumn Steam Gala from 31 October to 2 November 2025. Enjoy three days of intensive steam action with guest locomotives, brake van rides, and a display of vintage road steam engines.

Dates
30th October 2026 - 1st November 2026
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala
Location
Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
Distance
0 away