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.
- All
- 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
- Apr 2025
- May 2025
- Jun 2025
- Jul 2025
- Aug 2025
- Sep 2025
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- Nov 2025
- Dec 2025
- Jan 2026
- Feb 2026
- Mar 2026
- Apr 2026
- May 2026
- Jun 2026
- Jul 2026
- Aug 2026
- Sep 2026
- Oct 2026
- Nov 2026
- Dec 2026
Father’s Day
Father’s Day cream teas
- Date
- 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, 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
- 15th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Diesel Gala
The Return of the Diesels!
- Date
- 20th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- The Railway Station, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8NJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Paddington â„¢
Paddington â„¢
- Dates
- 21st June 2025 - 22nd June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Roads to Rail
Roads to Rail
- Dates
- 27th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage VehiclesBeer / Ale Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Teddy Bears' Picnic
If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise...
- Dates
- 28th June 2025 - 29th 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
Model Railway Weekend
Join us for an extra special weekend at the railway as we host our Model Railway Weekend.
- Dates
- 28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Model Railways Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Summer Diesel Gala 2025
Annual ELR Summer Diesel Gala
- Dates
- 3rd July 2025 - 6th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0EY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Enthusiasts Day
Diesel Enthusiast Days with 31163 & 37227
- Date
- 5th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, 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
- 5th July 2025 - 6th July 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
Strawberries and Steam
Free strawberries and cream for every full fare-paying passenger
- Dates
- 5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Running Day - 143612 or AD9117
Running Day - 143612 or AD9117
- Date
- 5th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Site of the former Cynheidre Colliery, Cynheidre, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 5DQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
- Dates
- 5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Children's Event
- Location
- Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Strawberries and Steam
Free strawberries and cream for every full fare-paying passenger
- Dates
- 12th July 2025 - 13th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Visiting Engines Day 2025
A usual event that we host every year. This one-day gala allows visiting steam and diesel locomotives from all over the country to visit our railway and run our trains, alongside our home fleet. With other attractions to add, this is set to be a fantastic event.
- Date
- 13th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaMiniature Engine RallyDemonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Strawberries and Steam
Free strawberries and cream for every full fare-paying passenger
- Dates
- 19th July 2025 - 20th July 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
- 19th July 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
Southern At War
Southern At War To Return To The Bluebell Railway For 2025
- Dates
- 19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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1940s Event
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Vintage Week
The North Norfolk Railway offers far more than just a train ride! Grab your tickets, watch the guard wave his green flag, listen for the sound of the whistle and a whoosh of steam as you set off on a timeless journey through some of Norfolk’s most stunning coastal scenery and beautiful countryside.
- Dates
- 19th July 2025 - 24th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
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Vintage Vehicles
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, 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
- 20th July 2025
- Event Type(s)
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away