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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- Children's Event
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- Vintage Vehicles
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Steam Gala
Steam Gala
- Dates
- 5th June 2026 - 7th June 2026
- 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
Rails & Ales
A festival celebrating steam and heritage diesel locos, including a local beer and cider showcase.
- Dates
- 12th June 2026 - 14th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaDiesel GalaBeer / Ale Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Rail Gala at Amberley Museum | 18-19 July 2026
Our annual summer showcase of all things rail!
- Dates
- 18th July 2026 - 19th July 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaDiesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- New Barn Road, Amberley, West Sussex, BN18 9LT, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bluebell On Parade
- Dates
- 7th August 2026 - 9th August 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam on the Square
Steam on the Square
- Dates
- 29th August 2026 - 31st August 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaChildren's EventVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Chatham Historic Dockyard, Main Gate Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TE, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Steam Gala
- Dates
- 11th September 2026 - 13th September 2026
- 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
Our traditional autumn railway gala, with the usual format for an Apedale Gala – lots of steam, lots of movements, lots to see!
- Dates
- 19th September 2026 - 20th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaDemonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Intensive train service, plus various attractions and entertainment for all ages.
- Dates
- 26th September 2026 - 27th September 2026
- 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 Fry's Sentinel, the very locomotive that once worked at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 4th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaDemonstration 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
- 9th October 2026 - 11th October 2026
- 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 Fry's Sentinel, the very locomotive that once worked at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 11th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaDemonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Giants of Steam
Giants of Steam returns for 2026...
- Dates
- 16th October 2026 - 18th October 2026
- 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
- 18th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam GalaDemonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Steam Gala
- Dates
- 24th October 2026 - 25th October 2026
- 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
Autumn Steam Gala
Enjoy unlimited travel all day on every train including those hauled by special visitors.
- Dates
- 24th October 2026 - 25th October 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
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)
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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 2026
- 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