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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1st December 2023
Noel Night Train

Noel Night Train

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

An evening of Christmas spirit with a steam train ride and refreshments

Date
1st December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Illuminated Train
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
1st December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Statfold’s Magical Santa Express

Statfold’s Magical Santa Express

Statfold Barn Railway, Tamworth, Staffordshire,

All aboard Statfold’s Magical Santa Express this Christmas for a festive day out for the whole family!

Dates
1st December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Illuminated Train
Location
Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0BU, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Santa Steam Trains

Santa Steam Trains

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

Join us for a fun filled festive journey to the North Pole and meet Santa himself!

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Festive Express

Festive Express

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

Enjoy a steam train ride, then Santa gives each child a present!

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Somerset & Dorset Heritage Railway, Midsomer Norton,

Come and join us for some festive cheer in December - tickets now available to book online.

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Midsomer Norton South Railway Station, Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2EY, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Christmas at Crowle Peatland Railway

Christmas at Crowle Peatland Railway

Crowle Peatland Railway, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire,

Christmas is a time of great cheer

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Illuminated Train
Location
The Old Peatworks, Dole Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 4BL, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Llangollen Railway, Llangollen, Denbighshire,

Take a trip to Lapland

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
The Station, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8SN, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering, North Yorkshire,

Join Santa and his special team of elves at either Pickering or Grosmont Station before a magical adventure aboard the Santa Express which will take you on a festive journey you won’t forget!

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Elf Express

Elf Express

Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields, Tyne & Wear,

Christmas themed, family fun event

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Stephenson Steam Railway, Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8DX, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden, Kent,

Santa Specials

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Weardale Railway, Bishop Auckland, County Durham,

All aboard the Christmas train at Weardale Railway for an experience that will bring the festive spirit to life for the whole family.

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Stanhope Station, Station Road, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2YS, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023
RH&DR Santa Specials

RH&DR Santa Specials

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, New Romney, Kent,

The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway has been running its popular Santa Specials since 1981. Although a lot has changed in the past 40 years the core of the experience remains the same – steam trains and Santa Claus!

Date
2nd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Children's Event
Location
New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys,

Festive fun and wintery steam train trips with Father Christmas!

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Children's Event
Location
The Station, Pool Road, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SF, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Santa Trains

Santa Trains

Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster, Worcestershire,

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with your family on a magical journey to Arley to see our ALL-NEW Christmas Show, as Jingle and Jangle the mischievous Elves return for more festive fun!

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
One Comberton Place, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QR, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
THE ENCHANTED EXPRESS

THE ENCHANTED EXPRESS

Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster, Worcestershire,

Let the festive magic begin, as the instantly recognisable voice of Dame Julie Walters guides you on board The Enchanted Express, starting from Bridgnorth station each weekend throughout December.

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
One Comberton Place, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QR, GB
Distance
0 away
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Christmas on the Cambrian

Christmas on the Cambrian

Cambrian Heritage Railways, Oswestry, Shropshire,

Santa 2023 - Christmas services at Cambrian Heritage Railways

Dates
2nd December 2023 - 3rd December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
Old Station Building, Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RE, GB
Distance
0 away
7th December 2023
Noel Night Train

Noel Night Train

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

An evening of Christmas spirit with a steam train ride and refreshments

Date
7th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Illuminated Train
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
8th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
Santa Specials

Santa Specials

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys,

Festive fun and wintery steam train trips with Father Christmas!

Dates
8th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Children's Event
Location
The Station, Pool Road, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SF, GB
Distance
0 away
8th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
Statfold’s Magical Santa Express

Statfold’s Magical Santa Express

Statfold Barn Railway, Tamworth, Staffordshire,

All aboard Statfold’s Magical Santa Express this Christmas for a festive day out for the whole family!

Dates
8th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Illuminated Train
Location
Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0BU, GB
Distance
0 away
9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
Santa Steam Trains

Santa Steam Trains

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness, West Lothian,

Join us for a fun filled festive journey to the North Pole and meet Santa himself!

Dates
9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023
Event Type(s)
Christmas Event
Location
17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
Distance
0 away