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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  • Christmas Event
  • Illuminated Train
  • Children's Event
  • Diesel Gala
  • Steam Gala.
  • Days out with Thomas
  • Demonstration Goods Workings
  • Vintage Vehicles
  • Beer / Ale Event
  • Model Railways Event
  • 1940s Event
  • Halloween Event
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  • Dec 2024
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  • Dec 2025
1st January 2025
New Year's Day Steam Up

New Year's Day Steam Up

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Returning again for 2025, The Bluebell Railway will be holding a New Year's Day Steam Up.

Date
1st January 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
4th January 2025 - 5th January 2025
Winter Warm Up

Winter Warm Up

Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,

Why not shake off those January blues by joining us at our first event for 2023, our Winter Warm Up which is taking place on January 7th-8th.

Dates
4th January 2025 - 5th January 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Location
Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
Distance
0 away
14th March 2025 - 16th March 2025
Branch Line Gala Weekend

Branch Line Gala Weekend

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

The Branch Line Gala Weekend will be returning in 2025!

Dates
14th March 2025 - 16th March 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
20th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
Chocolate Sunday

Chocolate Sunday

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.

Dates
20th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
8th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Bluebell Railway 65th Anniversary Weekend

Bluebell Railway 65th Anniversary Weekend

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Celebrate 65 years of railway preservation at the Bluebell Railway!

Dates
8th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
5th October 2025
Chocolate Sunday

Chocolate Sunday

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.

Date
5th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
10th October 2025 - 12th October 2025
Giants Of Steam

Giants Of Steam

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Giants of Steam will return for 2025!

Dates
10th October 2025 - 12th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
12th October 2025
Chocolate Sunday

Chocolate Sunday

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.

Date
12th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
19th October 2025
Chocolate Sunday

Chocolate Sunday

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.

Date
19th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
31st October 2025 - 2nd November 2025
Steam Gala

Steam Gala

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, Chinnor, Oxfordshire,

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)
Steam Gala.
Location
Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
Distance
0 away