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
- 1940s Event
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Model Railways Event
- Days out with Thomas
- Steam Gala.
- Vintage Vehicles
- Diesel Gala
- Miniature Engine Rally
- Beer / Ale Event
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
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Model Railway Exhibition
Our popular model railway exhibition is taking place this weekend, between 10:30 and 16:00.
- Dates
- 7th September 2024 - 8th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Model Railways Event
- Location
- Lionheart Station, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2EZ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bears Picnic
FREE train travel for children who bring their Teddy Bear plus a family teddy bear trail and craft activities
- Dates
- 7th September 2024 - 8th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Autumn Gala
Autumn Steam Gala with intensive train services and 8 engines in steam both days.
- Dates
- 7th September 2024 - 8th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Demonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Day Out With Thomas
Tickets on sale NOW for Day Out With Thomas at B&KR on Saturday 11th & 12th June and Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th July 2022! We’re welcoming Thomas back for another exciting event. Tickets will go fast! Book yours at dayoutwiththomas.co.uk
- Dates
- 7th September 2024 - 8th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Days out with Thomas
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Purbeck Piddler
The Swanage Railway is delighted to be working with the Piddle Brewery in Dorset to bring you a new experience on the Swanage Railway.
- Date
- 14th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
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
Trainmaster Days
Trainmaster Days- Back At The Bluebell Railway!
- Date
- 15th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, 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
Beer Festival
Come to a beer festival with a difference at the Bluebell Railway! Imagine sipping a special Sussex brew in the industrial splendour of a locomotive running shed, listening to great bands, and watching steam trains puff up and down the line. Hop on that train and journey to other stations to tick another great beer or cider off your list.
- Dates
- 20th September 2024 - 22nd September 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, 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
Alison's Cream Tea
Join our friendly Front of House Director Alison and her team for her Cream Tea Experience. An afternoon of tea, coffee, homemade scones and cake, all while travelling on our 1950’s steam train. Create those special memories, which you tell us that you love so much!
- Dates
- 28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, 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
Teddy Bears Picnic
Children travel free with accompanying teddy bear.
- Dates
- 5th October 2024 - 6th October 2024
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- The Station, Pool Road, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SF, 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