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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6th January 2024
Winter Warmer

Winter Warmer

Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,

Why not shake off those January blues by joining us at our first event for 2023, our Winter Warm Up which is taking place on January 7th-8th.

Date
6th January 2024
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Location
Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
Distance
0 away
6th January 2024 - 7th January 2024
Winter Steam Gala

Winter Steam Gala

Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster, Worcestershire,

A brand new event for 2024, our Winter Steam Gala is not to be missed! Steam-heated carriages, breath-taking landscape and steam locomotives working hard – the perfect antidote to a cold winter’s day!

Dates
6th January 2024 - 7th January 2024
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
One Comberton Place, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QR, GB
Distance
0 away
4th May 2024 - 5th May 2024
Visiting Loco Weekend

Visiting Loco Weekend

Moors Valley Railway, Ringwood, Dorset,

Visiting engines take over our railway

Dates
4th May 2024 - 5th May 2024
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET, GB
Distance
0 away
15th June 2024 - 16th June 2024
Grand Summer Gala

Grand Summer Gala

Moors Valley Railway, Ringwood, Dorset,

Miniature traction engines, vintage cars, models railways and much more.

Dates
15th June 2024 - 16th June 2024
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Demonstration Goods Workings
Vintage Vehicles
Model Railways Event
Location
Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET, GB
Distance
0 away
7th September 2024 - 8th September 2024
Autumn Gala

Autumn Gala

Moors Valley Railway, Ringwood, Dorset,

Autumn Steam Gala with intensive train services and 8 engines in steam both days.

Dates
7th September 2024 - 8th September 2024
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Demonstration Goods Workings
Location
Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET, GB
Distance
0 away
14th September 2024 - 15th September 2024
Forces and Families weekend

Forces and Families weekend

Apedale Valley Light Railway, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire,

A weekend showcasing military displays and family events

Dates
14th September 2024 - 15th September 2024
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Diesel Gala
Children's Event
Location
Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
Distance
0 away