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
  • Steam Gala.
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  • Vintage Vehicles
  • Beer / Ale Event
  • Model Railways Event
  • 1940s Event
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25th May 2025 - 26th May 2025
Day Out With Thomas

Day Out With Thomas

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire,

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)
Days out with Thomas
Location
Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
Distance
0 away
31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025
Brick Express Weekend

Brick Express Weekend

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

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)
Children's Event
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
Dad Goes Free

Dad Goes Free

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

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
15th June 2025
Father’s Day

Father’s Day

Northampton & Lamport Railway, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON,

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
15th June 2025
Cream Tea Specials

Cream Tea Specials

Northampton & Lamport Railway, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON,

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
27th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
Roads to Rail

Roads to Rail

Swanage Railway, Swanage, Dorset,

Roads to Rail

Dates
27th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
Event Type(s)
Vintage Vehicles
Beer / Ale Event
Location
Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HB, GB
Distance
0 away
28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
Teddy Bears Picnic

Teddy Bears Picnic

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, Bristol,

FREE train travel for children who bring their Teddy Bear plus a family teddy bear trail and craft activities

Dates
28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
Event Type(s)
Children's Event
Location
Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
Distance
0 away
28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025
Model Railway Weekend

Model Railway Weekend

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

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)
Model Railways Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
5th July 2025
Diesel Enthusiasts Day

Diesel Enthusiasts Day

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, Chinnor, Oxfordshire,

Diesel Enthusiast Days with 31163 & 37227

Date
5th July 2025
Event Type(s)
Diesel Gala
Location
Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
Distance
0 away
5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025
Day Out With Thomas

Day Out With Thomas

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire,

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)
Days out with Thomas
Location
Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
Distance
0 away
5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025
Strawberries and Steam

Strawberries and Steam

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

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
12th July 2025 - 13th July 2025
Strawberries and Steam

Strawberries and Steam

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

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
19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025
Strawberries and Steam

Strawberries and Steam

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

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
19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025
Southern At War

Southern At War

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Southern At War To Return To The Bluebell Railway For 2025

Dates
19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025
Event Type(s)
1940s Event
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
20th July 2025
Cream Tea Specials

Cream Tea Specials

Northampton & Lamport Railway, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON,

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
26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025
Strawberries and Steam

Strawberries and Steam

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham, Norfolk,

Free strawberries and cream for every full fare-paying passenger

Dates
26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW, GB
Distance
0 away
27th July 2025
Kids for a Quid

Kids for a Quid

Northampton & Lamport Railway, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON,

Kids for a Quid

Date
27th July 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
Distance
0 away
3rd August 2025
Cream Tea Specials

Cream Tea Specials

Northampton & Lamport Railway, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON,

Looking for a lazy Sunday afternoon treat? Why not travel in style with the Northampton & Lamport Railway’s Cream Tea Special

Date
3rd August 2025
Event Type(s)
Location
Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
Distance
0 away
8th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Bluebell Railway 65th Anniversary Weekend

Bluebell Railway 65th Anniversary Weekend

Bluebell Railway, Uckfield, East Sussex,

Celebrate 65 years of railway preservation at the Bluebell Railway!

Dates
8th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Steam Gala.
Location
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
Distance
0 away
9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Day Out With Thomas

Day Out With Thomas

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire,

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
9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025
Event Type(s)
Days out with Thomas
Location
Quainton Road Station, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BY, GB
Distance
0 away