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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  • Beer / Ale Event
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  • Demonstration Goods Workings
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  • Miniature Engine Rally
  • Days out with Thomas
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4th June 2025 - 7th September 2025
Railway 200 at The Bluebell Railway

Railway 200 at The Bluebell Railway

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

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)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Children's Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
23rd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
Steam on the Square

Steam on the Square

Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, Chatham, Kent,

Steam on the Square

Dates
23rd August 2025 - 25th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Children's Event
Vintage Vehicles
Location
Chatham Historic Dockyard, Main Gate Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TE, GB
Distance
0 away
29th August 2025 - 31st August 2025
Summer Steam Gala

Summer Steam Gala

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham, Norfolk,

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)
Steam Gala.
Location
Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
Distance
0 away
6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025
Ribble Steam Railway’s 20th Anniversary Gala

Ribble Steam Railway’s 20th Anniversary Gala

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, Preston, Lancashire,

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)
Steam Gala.
Location
Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
Distance
0 away
7th September 2025
Mixed Traffic Day

Mixed Traffic Day

Great Central Railway, Loughborough,

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)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Demonstration Goods Workings
Location
Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
Distance
0 away
12th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
Steam Gala

Steam Gala

Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,
Dates
12th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
Distance
0 away
13th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
September Steam Gala - AVLR15

September Steam Gala - AVLR15

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

September Steam Gala

Dates
13th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away
19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Southern Giants - Steam Gala

Southern Giants - Steam Gala

Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar, Essex,

An all steam hauled featuring visiting locomotives alongside the home fleet

Dates
19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
Distance
0 away
20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
BMR15 Event

BMR15 Event

Barnards Miniature Railway, West Horndon, Essex,

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)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Miniature Engine Rally
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Model Railways Event
Location
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
Distance
0 away
27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Steam Gala

Steam Gala

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Barnstaple, Devon,

Intensive train service, plus various attractions and entertainment for all ages.

Dates
27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd October 2025 - 5th October 2025
Autumn Steam Gala

Autumn Steam Gala

Great Central Railway, Loughborough,

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)
Steam Gala.
Location
Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
Distance
0 away
3rd October 2025 - 5th October 2025
Autumn Steam Gala

Autumn Steam Gala

Watercress Line, ALRESFORD,

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)
Steam Gala.
Location
Alresford Station, Station Road, ALRESFORD, SO24 9JG, GB
Distance
0 away
5th October 2025
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
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
12th October 2025
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
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
17th October 2025 - 19th October 2025
Giants of Steam

Giants of Steam

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Get ready for Giants of Steam 2025 – A celebration of new-build steam!

Dates
17th October 2025 - 19th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
19th October 2025
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
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
25th October 2025 - 26th October 2025
Steam Gala

Steam Gala

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields, Tyne & Wear,
Dates
25th October 2025 - 26th October 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, 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
27th December 2025
Winter Warmer Steam Gala

Winter Warmer Steam Gala

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

Winter warmer steam trains

Date
27th December 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away