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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- Christmas Event
- Illuminated Train
- Steam Gala.
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- Days out with Thomas
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Mince Pie Specials
Free mince pie for every full fare paying passenger.
- Dates
- 27th December 2024 - 5th January 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Christmas Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Norfolk Lights Express
The Norfolk Lights Express is an immersive, wintertime experience that is fun for the whole family!
- Dates
- 27th December 2024 - 4th January 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Illuminated Train
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Mince Pie Specials
A post-Christmas treat, enjoy a cosy ride aboard a steam train complete with a mince pie and mulled cider!
- Dates
- 27th December 2024 - 5th January 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Winter Warm Up
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.
- Dates
- 4th January 2025 - 5th January 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel Gala
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Winter Steam Gala
Beat the Winter blues by attending our first steam gala of the New Year. Featuring the recreated 6880 “Betton Grange†and other guest locos alongside our home fleet
- Dates
- 23rd January 2025 - 26th January 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bear Express
KIDS GO FREE! Free travel for every child with a full fare-paying adult. Max 2 children (0-15 years) per adult.
- Dates
- 15th February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bluebell On Ice
Fire and Ice! Come Ice Skating on real ice at Sheffield Park Station in the unique and amazing location of the Locomotive Shed.
- Dates
- 15th February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
- 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
1/2 Price for Half Term
Travel for Half Price this February Half Term
- Dates
- 15th February 2025 - 16th February 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
1/2 Price for Half Term
Travel for Half Price this February Half Term
- Date
- 19th February 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Pirates and Princesses
- Date
- 19th February 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
1/2 Price for Half Term
Travel for Half Price this February Half Term
- Dates
- 22nd February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Pirates and Princesses
- Date
- 22nd February 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Local Saver Weekend
To kick off the start of the season we are offering 50% OFF all full priced fares.
- Dates
- 1st March 2025 - 2nd March 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Branch Line Gala Weekend
The Branch Line Gala Weekend will be returning in 2025!
- Dates
- 14th March 2025 - 16th March 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Meet Paddington Bear
Meet Paddington Bear
- Dates
- 22nd March 2025 - 23rd March 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Industrial Steam Gala
Steam Gala at RSR
- Dates
- 29th March 2025 - 30th March 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.
- Location
- Chain Caul Road, Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2PD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Mum Goes Free
A Mum travels FREE with a full fare-paying adult. One free Mum per booking Pre-booking is essential
- Dates
- 29th March 2025 - 30th March 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Cream Tea Specials
Looking for a lazy Sunday afternoon treat? Why not travel in style with the Northampton & Lamport Railway’s Cream Tea Special
- Date
- 30th March 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Gala - 3-day weekend of vintage diesel traction!
Our Annual Diesel Spectacular with several surprise guest locomotives and an expected four of our own - we will be hauling a good couple of hundred ton specials up our 1 in 68 inclines
- Dates
- 4th April 2025 - 6th April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Easter Eggspress
Free Easter Egg for every child on completion of Easter Trail
- Dates
- 5th April 2025 - 21st April 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away