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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- Model Railways Event
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- Steam Gala
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- Children's Event
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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
LHRA 10 Year Anniversary Gala
Join us to celebrate 10 years of the volunteer group LHRA operating the Littlehampton Miniature Railway. With two visiting steam locomotives joining our resident locomotive Christopher, we will be operating an intensive timetable throughout the event.
- Dates
- 14th August 2026 - 16th August 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala
- Location
- Hendon Avenue, Mewsbrook Park, Littlehampton, BN16 2LX, 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