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.
- All
- Diesel Gala
- Days out with Thomas
- Steam Gala.
- Bus Rally
- Vintage Vehicles
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Beer / Ale Event
- Children's Event
- Model Railways Event
- 1940s Event
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- All Dates
- May 2024
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- Jul 2024
- Aug 2024
- Sep 2024
- Oct 2024
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- Dec 2024
- Jan 2025
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- Oct 2025
- Nov 2025
- Dec 2025
Forces and Families weekend
A weekend showcasing military displays and family events
- Dates
- 14th September 2024 - 15th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Freight Demonstration Day
Mix of passenger trains and demonstration coal trains
- Date
- 15th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Demonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Autumn Diesel Gala
The diesel fleet comes to the fore for a weekend of action over some of the steepest gradients in preservation.
- Dates
- 20th September 2024 - 22nd September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Real Ale Train
Enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside and enjoy a Real Ale or two!
- Date
- 21st September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Back to the Forties
Our famous Forties weekend is back again! Swing back in time for a weekend of live music, stunning classic vehicles, vintage trade stands, historical displays, and wartime fashions, all accompanied by a frequent steam service.
- Dates
- 21st September 2024 - 22nd September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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1940s Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Industrial Steam Gala
Steam Gala at RSR
- Dates
- 28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam Gala
Intensive train service, plus various attractions and entertainment for all ages.
- Dates
- 28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
WACKADOO! Bluey is visiting Swanage Railway!
WACKADOO! Bluey is visiting Swanage Railway!
- Dates
- 28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Autumn Showcase
A variety of locomotives that make up the Poppy Line’s home fleet are scheduled to be in action for this weekend showcasing the Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway Society and the North Norfolk Railway. The event will see a varied schedule of passenger trains featuring the line’s unique collection of beautifully restored historic carriages.
- Dates
- 5th October 2024 - 6th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 6th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Grandparents Day
A grandparent can travel free of charge
- Date
- 6th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, 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
- 11th October 2024 - 13th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Forth Valley Gin Trains
We've teamed up with our friends at award-winning Linlithgow Distillery to offer an evening like no other.
- Date
- 12th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 13th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Beer & Music Festival
Over the weekend, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is transformed into a 5-mile-long Beer & Music Festival.
- Dates
- 17th October 2024 - 20th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Chocolate Sunday
Come and enjoy a ride behind our Frys Sentinel that used to work at the Chocolate Factory.
- Date
- 20th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods WorkingsVintage Vehicles
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Steam n Scream
Join us for an evening of spooky goings on and ghostly activities
- Dates
- 26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Spooky Steam
Halloween Spooky Trains
- Dates
- 26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Kids Go Free October Half Term
KIDS GO FREE! Free travel for every child with a full fare-paying adult. Max 2 children (0-15 years) per adult.
- Dates
- 26th October 2024 - 3rd November 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Its a Hoot!
Join us this October half term for a wizarding time!
- Dates
- 26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Halloween Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away