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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- Diesel Gala
- Children's Event
- Model Railways Event
- Days out with Thomas
- Steam Gala.
- Demonstration Goods Workings
- Vintage Vehicles
- Beer / Ale Event
- Miniature Engine Rally
- 1940s Event
- Halloween Event
- Illuminated Train
- Christmas Event
- All Dates
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Diesel Enthusiasts Day
Diesel Enthusiast Days with 31163 & 37227
- Date
- 3rd May 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Classic Comedy Weekend
- Dates
- 3rd May 2025 - 5th May 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bluey Visits Ribble Steam Railway
Bluey
- Dates
- 3rd May 2025 - 5th May 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
Dogs Day Out
Join us in our canine fit carriages for a doggy day out. Dogs travel free with a full fare paying owner.
- Date
- 5th May 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Gala
Join us for an action packed weekend
- Dates
- 9th May 2025 - 11th May 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Running Day - 143612 or AD9117
Running Day - 143612 or AD9117
- Date
- 10th May 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Site of the former Cynheidre Colliery, Cynheidre, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 5DQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bus and Commercial Vehicles rally
Vintage road vehicles and steam trains
- Date
- 11th May 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Car Boot Sale and Autojumble
Car Boot Sale
- Date
- 18th May 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Small Engines Day 2025
A different event as part of our 2025 calendar. We bring out everything small and quirky and get them running on our services.
- Date
- 18th May 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaDemonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Nature by Rail
Free prize for every child on completion of our I Spy nature trail on the train journey
- Dates
- 24th May 2025 - 1st June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Day Out With Thomas
All Aboard for a day of family FUN with Thomas & Friends! Meet Thomas and The Fat Controller, take a train ride and enjoy so much more!
- Dates
- 25th May 2025 - 26th May 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Days out with Thomas
- Location
- Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Brick Express Weekend
Our Brick Express event returns this weekend, with displays made of that world famous interlocking brick!
- Dates
- 31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Railway 200 at The Bluebell Railway
The Bluebell Railway will host a three-month event during the summer of 2025 to mark Railway 200, showcasing the unique capabilities of the railway.
- Dates
- 2nd June 2025 - 7th September 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaChildren's Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Beer Festival
Meet old friends and make new ones while enjoying half or full pints of real ale and cider.
- Dates
- 6th June 2025 - 8th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Running Day - 143612 or AD9117
Running Day - 143612 or AD9117
- Date
- 7th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Site of the former Cynheidre Colliery, Cynheidre, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 5DQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Rails & Ales
A festival celebrating steam and heritage diesel locos, including a local beer and cider showcase.
- Dates
- 13th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaBeer / Ale Event
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Dad Goes Free
A Dad travels FREE with a full fare-paying adult. One free Dad per booking. Pre-booking is essential
- Dates
- 14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, 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 June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Beer / Ale Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bear's Outing
A fun day out for the family
- Dates
- 14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit
- Date
- 14th June 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